Patient's question:
Last night, while having sex with my wife, I noticed a lump in my testicle. I'm confused! Later, after researching, it seems to be similar to varicocele. Hello, am I suffering from varicocele?Doctor's answer:
I’d be happy to clarify this for you. Varicocele is actually quite common, primarily caused by the expansion, tortuosity, and elongation of the pampiniform plexus of veins. In mild cases of inflammation, it may be asymptomatic. In severe cases, prolonged standing, excessive walking, or heavy physical labor can lead to scrotal swelling and a sensation of heaviness. In very severe cases, it can interfere with sperm production, leading to infertility. For the treatment of varicocele, if there are no symptoms and it does not affect fertility, it may not require treatment, or elastic stockings and scrotal supports can be used. When symptoms are more severe,