Varicocele
Varicocele Causes
It is said to be caused by the defect or damage to the valves withing the veins that is located in the spermatic cord which results into backflow of blood leading to the damage of the testicular tissue.
Varicocele Definition
Varicocele is a medical condition where there is an enlargement of the veins in the scrotum which drains the testicles.
Varicocele Diagnosis
Diagnosis is made through ultrasoundm doppler ultrasound, blood tests and other imaging tests such as MRI, CT Scan.
Varicocele Symptoms and Signs
Symptoms includes aching pain in the scrotum, feeling of heaviness of the testicles, infertility, atropy amd enlarged veins.
Varicocele Treatment
Treatment includes the use of scrotal support and surgery called varicocelectomy to vorrect the varicocele in some cases.