Patient's question:
Varicocele, what are the symptoms when it is severe, and what medications can be used to assist in early treatment? Thank you!Doctor's answer:
Varicocele can present with the following symptoms when it is severe:1. The patient may have neurotic symptoms, such as headaches, fatigue, and hyperesthesia. Some patients may experience sexual dysfunction.
2. Swelling or discomfort in the perineum, lower abdomen, or waist. Symptoms become more pronounced after prolonged standing or walking and are relieved by lying down.
3. The varicocele is visibly prominent, or the patient can feel a cluster of worm-like dilated veins.
4. In daily life, the patient may be completely asymptomatic and only discover it during a physical examination.
5. Patients with varicocele may experience a sensation of heaviness or fullness in the scrotum.