Patient's question:
Previously, it seemed like everything was fine without any discomfort. But recently, for about half a month, I've started feeling pain in the inner thigh, sometimes extending to the knee. This pain is relieved after sleeping for a night, and by the third day. I haven't had a thorough check-up or treatment at the hospital. I've looked up a lot of information on this and found that varicocele can be felt on the left side, though there are no obvious symptoms externally. Now, I want to seek treatment without surgery, but since I'm divorced and have children, there are no medications or methods that can provide relief.Doctor's answer:
Your varicocele has already caused pain and discomfort in your inner thigh and knee. It wasn't very serious before, so it didn't interfere with your divorce and having children. Currently, I haven't found any medication that can help your varicocele heal on its own. The only treatment option for this is surgery. Minimally invasive surgery can be performed under laparoscopy to perform a high ligation of the spermatic vein. It's a very simple surgery with a quick recovery. For varicocele patients, timely treatment can reduce the risk of complications. If left untreated, it can affect fertility. Therefore, patients should take medication promptly and pay more attention to self-care in daily life, avoiding spicy foods.