Patient's question:
Hello doctor, I went to the hospital for a check-up and was diagnosed with varicocele. I would like to know, how should varicocele be treated?Doctor's answer:
Based on your situation, it is likely that you are referring to varicocele. It is generally more common on the left side. In clinical diagnosis, we typically grade it by comparing it with the testicle. If the worm-like cluster of dilated veins is below the testicle, we classify it as mild; if it is equal to the testicle, it is moderate; and if it is above the testicle, it is severe. We recommend that you have an ultrasound examination at a hospital for precise grading. Generally, we advocate surgical treatment for varicoceles that are moderate or severe, while mild cases can be carefully monitored. We hope this information is helpful to you. Wishing you a speedy recovery!