Varicocele is the expansion and elongation of the male spermatic vein.
It is formed by the angulation of the spermatic vein to the renal vein. Sometimes it is caused by heavy physical work.
In varicocele, the left side of the reproductive system is mainly affected; It occurs in people aged 17-30, it is occasionally seen in children and the elderly. Depending on the morphological changes in the veins of the testicular system, as well as the clinical presentation of the disease, 3 stages of varicocele are distinguished.
The 1st stage is observed in the majority of patients (71%); they feel almost healthy.
In the 2nd stage of the disease (20%), the left testicle and scrotum are lower. If a person is physically tired, there is a feeling of throbbing pain and heaviness in the testicle area; the muscle that lifts the blanket relaxes. the seed system thickens.
3rd stage is observed in 9% of patients; the testicle swells and twists, the testicle, back and buttocks area hurt, sexual activity decreases.
WHAT SHOULD BE DONE?
UTT and dopplerography
Urine analysis according to the march pattern (before and after physical exertion). When erythrocytes and proteins are detected in the analysis, venous hypertension is detected;
roentgenography.
Treatment of varicocele without surgery is ineffective. Doctors recommend medication only after surgery.
After surgery, vitamins and minerals, nutritional supplements, zinc and selenium, and sometimes hormone therapy are prescribed.
