Patient's question:
What are the symptoms of varicocele? Recently, I've been experiencing lower abdominal pain and a feeling of heaviness in the lower abdomen. I have sexual dysfunction, and online research suggests that varicocele may cause lower abdominal pain. I want to know what symptoms are associated with varicocele. Does my condition qualify as varicocele?Doctor's answer:
Varicocele can indeed cause lower abdominal pain and may also lead to testicular atrophy and a sensation of testicular descent. If varicocele reoccurs, it is necessary to consider surgical intervention as soon as possible. Only surgery can truly resolve the issue. If this problem is not properly addressed, the consequences can be severe and may also affect normal fertility. Prolonged and excessive sexual activity is a major factor in causing varicocele and must be prevented.