Patient's question:
How to distinguish between primary and secondary varicocele? What symptoms are caused by other secondary retroperitoneal conditions? I accidentally discovered a mass at the lower back of my left testicle. Where are the good hospitals for varicocele?Doctor's answer:
1. Varicocele, mild cases may be asymptomatic, while more severe cases can cause a sense of heaviness and distension in the scrotum, with lower back pain after prolonged standing. Resting in a supine position can alleviate the symptoms.2. It is recommended to seek treatment at a Grade III-A hospital or higher for a thorough examination. If the varicocele does not subside after lying down, it is referred to as secondary varicocele. Further examination of the abdomen and kidneys is necessary. It is advisable to consult a specialist doctor who can diagnose the condition through palpation combined with routine semen analysis, ultrasound, and other examinations.