Patient's question:
What are the reasons for varicocele in men in their 40s? The examination revealed a history of it once, and there has been a feeling of testicular heaviness. The illness has been present for about three months, and the patient has taken traditional Chinese medicine.Doctor's answer:
Causes of varicocele: Spermatic vein valve scars, which cause blood to flow backward and fail to reach the heart smoothly, leading to varicocele and testicular congestion. In very rare cases, it is caused by retroperitoneal tumors that control blood vessels.Symptoms: It commonly occurs in males around puberty, mostly unilateral, but can also recur bilaterally. If unilateral, it will always recur on the left side. The scrotum appears asymmetrical in size, and the dilated veins can be felt or seen, resembling earthworms. It may shrink when lying down but becomes swollen after standing for a long time. It is painless, with occasional feelings of fullness. This condition causes testicular congestion and raises temperature, interfering with sperm production.