Patient's question:
Just checked carefully and found bilateral varicocele... I had previously had epididymitis which has healed. Because I still feel a bit uncomfortable occasionally, now I have this condition. Is it serious now? Is surgery absolutely necessary? Is this type of surgery a major or minor procedure?Doctor's answer:
Now it is necessary to consider bilateral varicocele, with the right side being more severe. If you experience a sense of heaviness or fullness in the scrotum during daily life, or numbness in your legs after standing for a long time, it is generally recommended to undergo surgery for bilateral varicocele. Currently, minimally invasive surgery can be performed. It is a minor procedure and there is no need to worry too much. If you do not experience significant discomfort, you can wait and see, and avoid sexual activity. For patients with varicocele, timely treatment can reduce the risk of complications. Therefore, patients should seek treatment promptly and maintain a regular lifestyle in daily life to avoid prolonged sitting.