Blood is carried back from the testes to the heart by veins. The veins have valves to prevent blood from flowing in the wrong direction. When the valves fail to work correctly, blood flows downwards into the scrotal area, increasing the pressure in the veins of the testes. These veins become big and can be felt “like a bag of worms”. This is called a varicocele. This increased pressure in the veins can cause pain of a dragging kind, increased by strenuous work or exercise. In some patients, varicoceles can cause infertility by reducing the sperm count.
1.What are the symptoms of a Varicocele?
Varicoceles usually don’t have any symptoms. However, some of the signs are :
2. How is Varicocele diagnosed?
A doctor will perform a physical examination, review your medical history, ask questions about your symptoms and perform a physical examination. They may also order the tests to confirm their diagnosis.
3. What are the treatments for Varicocele?
Treatments include medicines, surgery and other procedures. The right option depends on things such as:
If you have a higher-grade varicocele and don’t get treatment, it can permanently damage your testicles.
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