Patient's question:
I'm really puzzled. A few weeks ago, I felt a lot of pain in my testicles and went to the hospital for a check-up. They diagnosed it as varicocele. I didn't do anything wrong, so how did I get this condition? And it's said to affect fertility, but I'm not even married yet. What should I do?Could you please ask: How should varicocele be properly diagnosed and treated?
Doctor's answer:
Varicocele refers to the expansion and coiling of veins into clusters due to impaired venous return. It is more common on the left side and is a common disease among young and middle-aged men. If left untreated, it can lead to inflammation of other tissues and even cause male infertility. Surgical treatment is recommended for recurrent varicocele symptoms that affect normal sexual life and daily work. The disease can be treated through high ligation of the internal spermatic vein, which has a low recurrence rate after surgery. Additionally, daily care is also important, such as avoiding prolonged sitting or controlling, enhancing physical fitness through exercise, and avoiding spicy and irritating foods. Wishing you good health!