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If it was varicocele what could be the treatment
Aug 20, 2014
2nd opinion

Dr. Rania Mousa General Medicine
A varicocele is an enlargment (dilatation) of veins (blood vessels) in the scrotum,the loose bag of skin that holds your testicles, It occurs next to and above one testicle or both testicles

Varicoceles may be asymptomatic with no symptoms.The size of a varicocele varies from case to case. Some cannot be seen, only felt. Some are large and can be easily seen. If you lie down, the blood from the veins drains away and the varicocele may seem to disappear. While standing, gravity will cause the blood to pool again and the varicocele reappears.

The affected veins are those that goes in the spermatic cord. The spermatic cord is like a tube that goes from each testicle up towards the lower abdomen, for that varicoceles are a common cause of low sperm production and decreased sperm quality, which can cause infertility. However, not all varicoceles affect sperm production. Varicoceles can also cause testicles to shrink.

according to treatment ,because a varicocele usually causes no symptoms, it often requires no treatment. Varicoceles may be discovered during a fertility evaluation or a routine physical exam.

BUT >>if you experience PAIN or SWELLING in your scrotum or you discover A MASS on your scrotum or you're having problems with fertility, contact your doctor. A number of conditions can cause a scrotal mass or testicular pain, some of which require immediate treatment,If a varicocele causes symptoms, it often can be repaired surgically.

Other treatments include :

If you have a varicocele that causes you minor discomfort but doesn't affect your fertility, you might try the following for pain relief
>Take over-the-counter painkillers, such as acetaminophen (Tylenol, others) or ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, others).
>Wear an athletic supporter to relieve pressure.

Concerning Hydrocele, Hydroceles are fluid collections surrounding the testicle due either to overproduction or poor absorption of fluid. The hydrocele does not affect the function of the testicle and for this reason does not change hormonal function.

Hydroceles can easily be corrected with a minor surgical procedure, but postoperative swelling may persist for two to three months following surgery.

Fluid in a hydrocele can be removed with a needle attached to a syringe (called aspiration). However, the fluid will usually recur and expand the hydrocele again. Sometimes an agent that scars the lining (a sclerosing agent) can be placed in the hydrocele sac at the time of aspiration, but recurrence rate is still high and the sclerosing agent can cause quite significant pain.

However for a proper diagnose and proper treatment check with a urologist for further examination tests .
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