Patient's question:
Lately, I've been easily fatigued and experiencing muscle aches all over my body, especially in the scrotal area, which is very swollen and painful. I'm worried it might be varicocele. Could you please tell me what the common treatments for varicocele are?Doctor's answer:
Hello, varicocele is a condition where the return of spermatic veins is obstructed or the valves fail, causing blood to pool, leading to the expansion and tortuosity of the pampiniform plexus. It is more common in young and middle-aged men. The incidence of left varicocele is higher. Those with asymptomatic or mild symptoms can wear elastic pants or use a scrotal support. Men with more severe symptoms and infertility due to varicocele accompanied by abnormal sperm should undergo surgical treatment. The surgical procedure involves high ligation of the spermatic veins. It is recommended to identify the underlying cause and provide targeted treatment! In addition to regular treatment for male urological diseases, patients also need to pay attention to nursing aspects, such as proper diet and maintaining a positive mood.