Patient's question:
Applied ginger to the scrotum overnight. On the third day, there were many exposed blood vessels on the surface of the scrotum, connecting from the testicles to the groin. It doesn't hurt or itch. Hello, is this varicocele?Doctor's answer:
Ginger is generally never associated with varicocele. The veins you see on the surface of the skin are not varicoceles. An MRI can be performed for a thorough examination to confirm the diagnosis. Once varicocele is confirmed, the effective treatment method is surgical intervention. The indications for surgery include severe symptoms that interfere with normal daily life and rest, or causing abnormal semen analysis results. For patients with varicocele, timely treatment can reduce the risk of complications. If left untreated, it can affect overall health. Therefore, patients should seek timely symptomatic treatment and avoid overexertion in daily life, while also paying attention to personal hygiene.