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Varicocele Treatment in Alwarpet, Chennai

Varicocele is a condition where the veins (pampiniform plexus) of the scrotum(a pouch that holds testicles in males) enlarge. It is one of the leading causes of infertility in males. Varicocele decreases the production and quality of sperms. Sometimes, it also results in shrinking testicles. This condition develops over time. You can find varicoceles treatment in Chennai and varicose specialists in Chennai easily, or, else, search ‘varicoceles specialists near me’ on google. 

What Are the Common Symptoms?

Varicocele generally do not have any symptoms but with time, 

  • It causes pain with different intensities. 
  • The pain worsens when you are standing or doing physical exercise for an extended period. 
  • The left testicles swell up.
  • Impaired fertility.
  • Swelling in the scrotum 
  • Visibly enlarged veins

What Causes Varicoceles?

There can be multiple causes of varicoceles like:

  • Improper functioning of valves of the spermatic cord. 
  • Abnormal blood flow by the spermatic cord in the veins of the scrotum.
  • Swollen lymph nodes behind the stomach block blood flow.
  • Less pressure of blood in the left testicular vein.

When to See a Doctor for Varicoceles?

This condition has no symptoms as such. Most often, it is detected during routine complete body examination or while discussing fertility issues.
But, if you experience any pain or feel the appearance of extra mass in the scrotum or having fertility issues, then contact your doctor.
You may search by typing ‘ varicoceles doctors near me’ or ‘varicose hospitals near me.

Request an appointment at Apollo Spectra Hospitals, Alwarpet, Chennai.

Call 1860 500 2244 to book an appointment.

What are the complications associated with varicoceles?

Infertility and atrophy (shrinking of the male testicles) are the two most common complications with varicoceles.

What are the possible treatments for this condition?

Generally, varicocele does not require any treatment. However, if you started having infertility issues and pain treatment becomes necessary. Treatments involve:

  • Wearing tight underwear for support. It will reduce the pain.
  • Varicocelectomy: It is a surgical procedure used to treat worse cases of varicocele. Your urologist will tie or clamp the abnormal veins. This allows blood flow around the abnormal veins to the normal veins.
  • Varicocele embolization: It is a minimally invasive surgical method. A coil is placed into the varicocele vein via a catheter.  This blocks the flow of blood into the abnormal veins.

Consult a physician by searching for varicocele treatment near me. 

Request an appointment at Apollo Spectra Hospitals, Alwarpet, Chennai.

Call 1860 500 2244 to book an appointment.

Conclusion

Varicocele is one of the leading causes of infertility in men. It does not have any symptoms; hence it can only be detected once having infertility issues or if pain and discomfort start appearing in the scrotum. However, nowadays, everything is possible through technologies. You can still plan for a child, connect to an infertility expert.

References 

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/varicocele/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20378772

https://www.urologyhealth.org/urology-a-z/v/varicoceles

https://www.healthline.com/health/varicocele#outlook

How to diagnose varicocele?

Diagnosis involves detecting extra mass that feels like ‘bag of worms on the testicles via physical examination. In case of confusion, a scrotum ultrasound can be done.

How to ease the pain caused by varicocele?

Initially, you can wear tight underwear, lie on your back or take painkillers. But, if pain persists, consult your doctor.

Are varicoceles dangerous?

Varicoceles are not life-threatening, but sometimes, they can lead to dangerous conditions. For example, mass formation in varicoceles can be misinterpreted by the mass of tumor cells in the scrotum. In rare cases, varicocele can cause extremely low testosterone levels, leading to metabolic syndrome, diabetes, and osteoporosis.

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