How should varicocele be treated, and what tests are needed?

Patient's question:

Enlarged scrotum, visible on the surface of the scrotum with the naked eye, dilated veins. During masturbation, there is less ejaculation, and after masturbation ejaculation, the scrotum will be swollen and painful. But after resting for a while, the pain will go away.

Doctor's answer:

Hello, orchidopexy for varicocele theoretically involves surgical treatment to ligate or sever the dilated spermatic veins to improve localized swelling caused by blood stasis, thereby alleviating symptoms and improving semen quality. However, in the short term after surgery, there may be local circulatory disorders and poor venous return, leading to a lack of noticeable symptom relief. Symptomatic treatments such as elevating the scrotum can be provided. Once local circulation improves through the establishment of collateral circulation, your symptoms should gradually subside. Additionally, patients with varicocele combined with prostatitis can also receive standardized treatment for prostatitis to help alleviate symptoms. I hope this is helpful to you.

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