Patient's question:
I'm only in my teens, and I have varicocele. Now, the left scrotum doesn't hurt or feel swollen, but sometimes when it feels heavy, I can even feel or see the coiled veins. How should I treat it? What should I pay attention to?Doctor's answer:
Under accumulated conditions, venous valve damage leads to high venous pressure. This is a symptom of weak blood vessels on the skin surface. If the symptoms are mild, the affected limb should be wrapped with medical elastic stockings or elastic bandages, and measures should be taken to prevent prolonged standing or sitting. The affected limb should be intermittently elevated. However, surgery is generally recommended for its simplicity and speed. High ligation and stripping of the great saphenous or small saphenous veins, along with the main trunk and varicose veins, are typically performed. If left untreated, it can affect fertility. Therefore, patients should seek timely medical treatment and pay close attention to self-care in daily life, avoiding spicy foods.