Patient's question:
I doubt I have varicocele, so I went to the city hospital. The doctor asked me to have an ultrasound. The detailed examination results said it was negative. Can an ultrasound be performed carefully while lying down, or does it matter whether I'm lying down or standing up, as an ultrasound can be performed carefully in both cases. Can an ultrasound diagnose varicocele?Doctor's answer:
For symptomatic varicocele. Ultrasound can carefully examine the kidneys and retroperitoneal conditions. Retrograde venography of the spermatic vein is a reliable diagnostic method. The results of the contrast study can be divided into three levels. Mild: The length of the contrast medium refluxing in the spermatic vein reaches 5 cm. For patients with varicocele. Timely treatment can reduce the incidence. If not treated in time, it will affect the physical condition. Therefore, patients should receive timely symptomatic treatment. And pay more attention to self-care in daily life. Avoid spicy foods.