Patient's question:
I feel very uncomfortable in my private area, a feeling that cannot be described, it affects my work and life very much, it's very annoying. How is varicocele caused?Doctor's answer:
The causes of varicocele include: prolonged standing or frequent sustained increases in intra-abdominal pressure; in addition, some adolescents with higher libido and more severe local congestion may experience recurrence. Varicocele can lead to an increase in sperm count and is also a significant factor in male infertility. Additionally, some patients may experience symptoms such as restlessness, anxiety, neurasthenia, general fatigue, and impotence. The etiology of varicocele includes: (1) the left spermatic vein has a longer course and may be controlled by the sigmoid colon; (2) the left renal vein may be compressed by the aorta or the superior mesenteric artery; (3) the right common iliac artery can control the left common iliac vein, leading to partial venous reflux obstruction in the left spermatic vein; (4) inverted posture affects venous inflow; (5) absence or dysfunction of spermatic vein valves, etc. It is recommended to seek treatment as early as possible.