Patient's question:
Recently, I have been experiencing persistent or intermittent dull, aching, and dull pain in the scrotum, which can radiate to the lower abdomen. After examination, it was found to be varicocele. I would like to ask if varicocele can be effectively treated with medication? How long does it take to heal?Doctor's answer:
According to your description, varicocele is caused by the excessively large angle of venous drainage from the spermatic vein into the renal vein, especially when the left spermatic vein drains almost perpendicularly. Therefore, prolonged standing or walking can lead to poor blood flow and congestion, resulting in varicocele. Since varicocele is due to a problem with the blood vessels themselves, medication often has little effect. It is recommended that you visit a hospital for a detailed color Doppler ultrasound examination of the spermatic vein to determine the severity of the varicocele. If the varicocele is severe and accompanied by abnormal semen parameters, surgical treatment may be necessary.There are many treatment methods for urological conditions, but the diagnostic approach varies depending on the patient's specific condition.