Patient's question:
I recently had an ultrasound examination, and it seems there is a bit of varicocele, with a diameter of three millimeters. The size and shape of both testicles are normal. Do you think I need further diagnosis and examination? I don't usually feel any discomfort, and I sleep normally without insomnia. Is this considered a mild symptom? Can most mild cases be self-cured? What kind of exercise is not suitable for me? Will it affect my fertility like this? What should I pay attention to?Doctor's answer:
Mild varicocele is often caused by unhealthy habits in men, and varicocele can frequently lead to male infertility. Therefore, men should seek timely treatment for varicocele. Severe varicocele may require surgical treatment, but mild varicocele can be regulated through dietary therapy.1. Ginseng and Astragalus Dual Nuclei Congee
- 20g of Astragalus root
- 30g of Codonopsis root
- 15g of lychee kernel
- 15g of mango kernel
- 15g of glutinous rice
Cook into congee and consume.
Suitable for qi deficiency and blood stasis type varicocele.
2. Jujube Root Stewed Pork Tripe
- 30g of jujube root
- 100–150g of pork tripe
Add 4 bowls of water, drink the soup and eat the meat.
Suitable for liver qi stagnation type varicocele.
3. Orange Kernel and Leonurus Black Bean Sugar Water
- 15g of orange kernel
- 30g of Leonurus cardiaca
- 60g of black beans
Add 3 bowls of water and simmer to 1 bowl, then add an appropriate amount of brown sugar.
Suitable for blood stasis obstruction type varicocele.
4. Bupleurum, Black Sesame, and Fennel Pork Intestine Package
- 10g of bupleurum
- 60g of black sesame seeds
- 10g of fennel
- A piece of pork intestine
Place the three herbs inside the pork intestine, tie both ends tightly, and cook with an adequate amount of water. Remove the fennel, bupleurum, and sesame seeds, season, then drink the soup and eat the pork intestine. Those with constipation can consume the black sesame seeds as well.
Suitable for qi deficiency and blood stasis type varicocele.