Patient's question:
I feel like my penis seems to have a burst blood vessel, but it doesn't hurt. I'm worried about varicose veins, what do varicocele look like?Doctor's answer:
If there are varicose veins on the surface of the penis, this is a recurrence of varicose veins in the penile skin, not varicocele. Varicocele is a recurrence of varicose veins in the spermatic cord within the testes or scrotum, causing veins to dilate and twist, slowing blood circulation. This can lead to symptoms such as scrotal pain and heaviness. Varicocele can affect male sperm quality. It is recommended that patients with varicocele seek surgical treatment at a local hospital.