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varicocele
My 9 yr old nephew had ultra sound of testes and it reported varicocele of left testes.He is in constant abdominal pain and it usually occurs when he is lying down and if he swaps which side he is lying on it diminshes somewhat.Is the pain consistant with varicocele or could it be something alot more serious, his GP said not to worry and thinks there is no need to investgate further, obviously I diagree,what is your opinion?
thankyou
thankyou
sometimes a varicocele can mask a hernia so you want to check for that and have an ultrasound at least
what is the best treatment, surgery/catheter/radio/laser for varicocele?
what is the best treatment, surgery/catheter/radio/laser for varicocele?
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Hi,
A varicocele is a disorder characterized by dilatation of the veins in the scrotum.
By itself, a varicocele does not cause any symptoms and is routinely discovered during a physical examination.
Varicoceles may occur on both sides or on one side of the body.
Why was the ultrasound advised? was it for his abdominal pain?
Have you noticed whether the pain is more severe at either side of the abdomen?
Has he had any diarrhoea or flatulence recently?
It is likely that the pain is unrelated to the varicocele, but the varicocele needs to be examined further to determine whether it needs intervention at this point. Some complications of untreated varicocele include decreased fertility or infertility and testicular atrophy. Do follow this up with your physician further and discuss surgical management if warranted.
If the pain your nephew has is severe, please take him to the emergency room without delay.
Do keep us posted on your doubts and progress.
regards
A varicocele is a disorder characterized by dilatation of the veins in the scrotum.
By itself, a varicocele does not cause any symptoms and is routinely discovered during a physical examination.
Varicoceles may occur on both sides or on one side of the body.
Why was the ultrasound advised? was it for his abdominal pain?
Have you noticed whether the pain is more severe at either side of the abdomen?
Has he had any diarrhoea or flatulence recently?
It is likely that the pain is unrelated to the varicocele, but the varicocele needs to be examined further to determine whether it needs intervention at this point. Some complications of untreated varicocele include decreased fertility or infertility and testicular atrophy. Do follow this up with your physician further and discuss surgical management if warranted.
If the pain your nephew has is severe, please take him to the emergency room without delay.
Do keep us posted on your doubts and progress.
regards
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