Patient's question:
I originally went to a traditional Chinese medicine doctor for autonomic nervous system disorder and took Chinese herbal medicine for a month, which improved my condition. However, now my testicular veins have swollen, and I have some bloating and pain in my lower abdomen. In the past two days, I've noticed that just before going to sleep, the vein in my lower abdomen keeps throbbing and aches. Could this be caused by the herbal medicine? Please let the doctor check if there's a problem with the prescription. If I take it diligently, will it help alleviate varicocele?Doctor's answer:
These medications do not interfere with varicocele, so you can increase the dosage of Chuanxiong or discontinue its use. The others can be used with focus, as Chuanxiong has a drying property. Varicocele is a common disease and a chronic condition, making it difficult to cure. Timely and appropriate treatment is necessary, along with quitting smoking and drinking, and avoiding spicy and greasy foods. Traditional Chinese medicine can be used to treat it. Varicocele can be stabilized, but the treatment period is usually long, and the condition is prone to recurrence after treatment. Therefore, medications should be used symptomatically during treatment.