Patient's question:
Recently, I've been feeling a bit bent and uncomfortable with pain in my testicles. I can only lie flat or sit for a while. It hurts when I stand up or walk down. What's going on?Doctor's answer:
Varicocele primarily refers to the tortuous and dilated veins in the spermatic cord due to impaired venous return. It is a common disease among young and middle-aged adults. Due to the varicocele, the local temperature in the spermatic cord decreases, leading to changes in pH, retention of toxic substances, and other factors, which result in an increase in sperm count, improved sperm motility, and a reduction in the proportion of abnormal sperm. Consequently, male fertility is reduced. In necessary cases, high ligation of the internal spermatic vein can be performed, as the condition tends to recur and requires long-term medication for treatment.