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Urology (Expert Forum)
Varicocele and saxophone playing
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.
Varicocele and saxophone playing
by Ruby S, Nov 13, 2006 12:00AM
Our 13 year old son had surgery to correct a large, problematic varicocele this past summer. He has played saxophone for the past 3 � years. He takes lessons, practices a good deal at home, and also plays in the school band. Could the saxophone playing have caused or at least exacerbated the problem for our son and could continued playing possibly cause another problem for him? Thank you for any help you can give me.
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Nov 14, 2006 12:00AM
, Nov 14, 2006 12:00AM
Although possible, I am not aware that blowing into a saxophone could have caused pressure exacerbating the varicocele.
Further imaging of the scrotum - with an ultrasound - can be considered to ensure there isn't any other masses present causing the problem. If the varicocele recurs, a repeat urological procedure may be necessary.
This question can be discussed with your son's urologist.
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.
Kevin, M.D.
kevinmd_
Further imaging of the scrotum - with an ultrasound - can be considered to ensure there isn't any other masses present causing the problem. If the varicocele recurs, a repeat urological procedure may be necessary.
This question can be discussed with your son's urologist.
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.
Kevin, M.D.
kevinmd_
