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Urology (Expert Forum)
Vericocele
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
Kevin Pho, MD
Boston - MA
Questions in the Urology forum are answered by Dr. Stephen Liroff, affiliated with the Henry Ford Hospital. Topics covered include benign prostate disease, penis curvature, cystisis, kidney stones, pediatric urology, prostate, sexual dysfunction, urinary tract infections (UTI), and urological cancers.
Vericocele
by Mariopol, Jul 23, 2003 12:00AM
About two weeks ago I was moving some furniture at work and felt
a slight tag on the left side in my groin. I thought I got
hernia but a urologist diagnosed vericocele near the left
testicle after a sonogram.
He adviced me not to handle heavy loads so as to avoiding strain.
I am going for a follow up in a month. In the meantime I started wearin a jock strap and it seems to help a lot.
For how long should I stay away from heavy lifting.
Can this condition heal itself spontanously and if so how long
could it take?
a slight tag on the left side in my groin. I thought I got
hernia but a urologist diagnosed vericocele near the left
testicle after a sonogram.
He adviced me not to handle heavy loads so as to avoiding strain.
I am going for a follow up in a month. In the meantime I started wearin a jock strap and it seems to help a lot.
For how long should I stay away from heavy lifting.
Can this condition heal itself spontanously and if so how long
could it take?
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Jul 23, 2003 12:00AM
, Jul 23, 2003 12:00AM
Hello - thanks for asking your question.
It is unlikely that the varicocele would go away on its own. The decision for surgery depends on whether you are considering having children. Varicoceles are associated with decreased fertility. In younger men who have not completed their families, surgery is recommended. In older men, conservative therapy including NSAIDs and scrotal support is reasonable.
Regarding heaving lifting, I would continue to refrain from this until you see your urologist in one month. There is no set period of time and without examining you I cannot make any recommendations over the internet.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Thanks,
Kevin, M.D.
It is unlikely that the varicocele would go away on its own. The decision for surgery depends on whether you are considering having children. Varicoceles are associated with decreased fertility. In younger men who have not completed their families, surgery is recommended. In older men, conservative therapy including NSAIDs and scrotal support is reasonable.
Regarding heaving lifting, I would continue to refrain from this until you see your urologist in one month. There is no set period of time and without examining you I cannot make any recommendations over the internet.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Thanks,
Kevin, M.D.
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