varicocele

Overview.

A varicocele is an enlargement of the veins within the loose bag of skin that holds your testicles (scrotum). A varicocele is similar to a varicose vein you might see in your leg. A varicocele can result in decreased sperm production and quality, which in some cases can lead to infertility. It can also shrink the testicles.

Symptoms.

• A lump in one of your testicles
• Swelling in your scrotum
• Visibly enlarged or twisted veins in your scrotum, which are often described as looking like a bag of worms
• A dull, recurring pain in your scrotu

Symptoms.

Your spermatic cord carries blood to and from your testicles. It’s not certain what causes varicoceles.
However, many experts believe a varicocele forms when the valves inside the veins in the cord prevent your blood from flowing properly. The resulting backup causes the veins to widen (dilate). This might cause damage to the testicle and result in worsened fertility.
Varicoceles often form during puberty. Varicoceles usually occur on the left side, most likely because of the position of the left testicular vein.

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Diagnosis.

A doctor will take a full history from the person, asking about any previous penis infection or injuries they might have had. They may also inquire about the impact of any symptoms on sexual activity. A physical examination will include them looking at the penis and foreskin.

The doctor may order urine tests to check for urine infections or take a swab from the foreskin area to check for bacteria.

Phimosis is a risk factor for type 2 diabetes. Adults presenting with a tight foreskin may be given blood and urine tests to check their blood sugar levels, as a result

Treatment.

Homoeopathic Line of Treatment For Varicocele

• Abrotanum Abrotanum is one of the most effective medicines for varicocele cases where the scrotum is swollen and oedematous with heaviness of the testicles. Abrotanum is also a well-indicated medicine for Varicocele with intense itching. Edema of the scrotum and the penis after recurrence of fever is treated well with Abrotanum. In some cases metastasis of mumps to testis occurs and this calls for prescription of Abrotanum, making it one of the most sought after medicines for varicocele.
• Thuja Thuja is one of the leading medicines for varicocele with drawing pain in the testicles and spermatic cord as the guiding symptoms. A person suffering from this condition may complain of premature ejaculation. He cannot be in female company without emission. Varicocele with constricting pain in the penis is also treated well with Thuja, rated among the top Homeopathic medicines for varicocele.
• Zincum Met In case of a swollen penis, especially after injury, Zincum Met is considered one of the outstanding medicines for varicocele. Severe pain in the spermatic cord and bruised genitals are usually indicated in cases where Zincum Met will work best. Testicles relax with hot swelling of the scrotum. Varicocele with violent continued erections and impotency from sexual excess or abuse is treated well with Zincum Met.

Ayurvedia Line of Treatment For Varicocele

• Chirvilwadi Kashayam
• Chandrprabha Vati
• Sukumaran Kashayam

Allopathic Treatment For Varicocele

• Open surgery. This treatment usually is done on an outpatient basis, during general or local anesthetic. Commonly, your surgeon will approach the vein through your groin (inguinal or subinguinal), but it’s also possible to make an incision in your abdomen or below your groin.
• Laparoscopic surgery. Your surgeon makes a small incision in your abdomen and passes a tiny instrument through the incision to see and to repair the varicocele. This procedure requires general anesthesia.
• Percutaneous embolization. A radiologist inserts a tube into a vein in your groin or neck through which instruments can be passed. Viewing your enlarged veins on a monitor, the doctor releases coils or a solution that causes scarring to create a blockage in the testicular veins, which interrupts the blood flow and repairs the varicocele. This procedure isn’t as widely used as surgery. After embolization, you can often return to work after two days, and begin exercising after seven to 10 days.