Patient's question:
I recently noticed some discomfort when the lower part of my left scrotum rubs against my underwear. When I touched it with my hand, I felt something wavy inside. Is it varicocele? How should it be treated? What should I pay attention to in daily life? Will it become serious if it progresses?Doctor's answer:
Hello, varicocele refers to the expansion, bending, and elongation of the pampiniform plexus of veins in the spermatic cord. Its main clinical symptoms include: a sense of heaviness or pain in the affected scrotum or testicle, swelling of the scrotum, the affected scrotum and testicle being lower than the healthy side when standing, and visible dilated and tortuous veins on the surface of the scrotum. A soft, earthworm-like mass can be felt upon palpation, and symptoms may alleviate or disappear when lying down. Common causes include physiological factors such as prolonged standing, increased abdominal pressure, and the naturally blood flow in young adults, as well as other factors such as retroperitoneal tumors, renal tumors, and hydronephrosis. Based on your description, it is possible that you may have varicocele, and it is recommended that you consider your own condition and, if necessary, actively seek a thorough examination at the hospital and take medication as advised by your doctor. Wishing you good health.