Patient's question:
Do you have any symptoms of varicocele? My husband discovered this disease during a check-up, but he doesn't feel any discomfort, and everything is normal. So, I'm a bit skeptical, but is it possible the test was wrong? I want to ask, what are the symptoms of varicocele, and what should I do? Is this disease serious, and will it affect pregnancy? What should I do?Doctor's answer:
Varicocele is a common disease among young and middle-aged men, most of whom exhibit local discomfort and a sense of heaviness. The pain can radiate to the lower abdomen, groin, and waist. Symptoms may alleviate after walking or exertion, and they can be reduced or relieved after rest or lying flat. Varicocele is one of the most common scrotal masses in young people and is also a significant cause of male infertility. For patients with varicocele, timely treatment can reduce the risk of complications. If left untreated, it may affect fertility. Therefore, patients should take medication promptly and avoid overexertion in daily life.