How can I reduce varicocele?
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How can I reduce varicocele?
How can I treat a varicocele at home?
- No treatment: If a varicocele doesn’t bother you or cause fertility problems, you may not need treatment.
- Routine changes: You may choose to avoid certain activities that trigger discomfort.
- Ice: Applying cold packs to the scrotum may help you feel better.
Can varicocele be cured automatically?
There are no medications or oral drug treatment for varicoceles. Pain killers may offer temporary relief but eventually, you will need a permanent treatment. Varicocelectomy is a laparoscopic surgical procedure that removes these enlarged veins and helps restore blood circulation in the male reproductive organs.
Do and don’ts in varicocele?
DOs and DON’Ts in Managing a Varicocele: DO wear an athletic supporter if you have a large varicocele. DO call your health care provider if you have symptoms. DO call your health care provider if you have fertility problems.
Which tablet is best for varicocele?
If you have a varicocele that causes you minor discomfort, but doesn’t affect your fertility, you might try the following for pain relief:
- Take over-the-counter painkillers, such as acetaminophen (Tylenol, others) or ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others).
- Wear an athletic supporter to relieve pressure.
How do you fix a varicocele?
A varicocele is repaired with a surgical procedure called a varicocelectomy. Varicocele repair surgery is relatively simple. The goal is to locate the distended veins and tie them off or block them to prevent blood from pooling. Most commonly, surgery is performed through a single incision in the lower abdomen.
How to relieve varicocele pain?
Run cool water over your testicles for 5-15 seconds once or twice per day
What is the treatment for a varicocele?
Surgery. Different surgical procedures can be used to treat a varicocele.