Patient's question:
A few days ago, I went to our local armed forces department to apply for military service. But today, during my medical check-up at the hospital, the doctor carefully examined me and said I have varicocele, but it's not severe. However, when I looked at my fellow applicants, I noticed that many of them had this condition to some extent. I'd like to ask if varicocele significantly affects military recruitment?Doctor's answer:
Varicocele is a common urological condition. If the symptoms are mild, there may not be any obvious symptoms during daily life, or there might be some groin pain that recurs. In such cases, it is best to go to the hospital for a systematic examination and treatment. This is because if the condition is severe, it may lead to infertility and affect normal sperm quality. Physical examination for recruitment is not affected.There are several treatment methods for urological conditions. However, since the patient's condition varies, the treatment approach will also differ. Therefore, it is necessary for patients to receive a prompt diagnosis so that the appropriate treatment can be administered.