Patient's question:
The ultrasound done yesterday showed varicocele on the left side, mild with a size of 2.1mm. Then I noticed the appearance of the worm-like structure was quite prominent, and it sometimes caused pain. Is it possible that the ultrasound report was misinterpreted? I thought that if a worm-like structure was seen in the scrotum, it should be quite serious?Doctor's answer:
Varicocele can be treated through surgery. It's best to go to a regular hospital for follow-up. If you occasionally experience pain, it's better to go for follow-up. It is recommended not to eat spicy and irritating foods, quit smoking, limit alcohol consumption, follow a low-salt and low-fat diet, drink plenty of warm water, and exercise appropriately. If you feel uncomfortable, it's best to go to the hospital for follow-up. For varicocele patients, timely treatment can reduce the incidence of the disease. If it is not treated in a timely manner, it may affect your health condition. Therefore, patients should receive timely medication treatment and pay more attention to self-care in daily life to avoid spicy foods.