Patient's question:
Went to the hospital, had an ultrasound, and it showed no problems, but the spermatic cord is still a bit thick. When lying down, the thickness of the spermatic cord is not as noticeable. The left testicle is slightly lower, and it's currently causing a dull pain. I'm wondering why it hurts. The ultrasound showed nothing wrong, but why is the spermatic cord thickened? Is it varicocele? Can an ultrasound detect that? The doctor said it's nothing, but the testicle was just pinched by the pants. Will it improve on its own? Is there a serious problem?Doctor's answer:
If there is varicocele, it should be noticeable, possibly due to congenital individual differences. It is still recommended to eat less spicy food, quit smoking and drinking, and drink more plain water, especially drinking warm water on an empty stomach every morning. Warm water towels can be used for cold compresses in conjunction with this. It is important to maintain clean and dry external genital hygiene as much as possible, and high-manganese potassium permanganate solution with a concentration of 1:5000 can be used for cleaning in conjunction with this. If it doesn't work, it is recommended to have a thorough examination at a higher-level hospital. Testicular conditions tend to recur, requiring long-term medication.