Patient's question:
I feel very uncomfortable in my private area, and that feeling cannot be described. It affects my work and life very much, and it's very troublesome. Can traditional Chinese medicine alleviate varicocele?Doctor's answer:
Varicocele is the abnormal dilatation, elongation, and tortuosity of the pampiniform plexus of veins within the spermatic cord. Generally, surgical treatment is the primary approach. Surgical methods include traditional open surgery (common approaches include retroperitoneal approach and inguinal approach), microsurgery, laparoscopic surgery, and interventional embolization, among others. Non-surgical methods have limited effectiveness and cannot alleviate the condition as effectively as traditional Chinese medicine. These include drug therapy, psychological intervention, scrotal suspension, cooling therapy, and dietary adjustments, among others. In addition to standard treatment for male urological conditions, patients also need to pay attention to dietary aspects, such as proper eating habits and maintaining a positive mood. At the same time, patients should also pay attention to choosing a professional hospital for diagnosis to achieve better treatment outcomes.