What are the symptoms of varicose veins?

Varicose veins have an impact on men's health. This may be caused by compression of the venous wall. Men must have a basic understanding of the symptoms of varicose veins. Mild varicose veins may not have obvious symptoms. In severe cases, it is still necessary to see a doctor as soon as possible.

1. The venous blood of the penis can flow back to the superficial external pudendal vein through the superficial dorsal penis vein, then be injected into the great hidden vein, and return to the heart along the veins of the lower limbs. It can also enter the pelvic cavity through the deep dorsal penis vein, and then merge into the internal pudendal vein to return to the heart. If it is a simple varicose vein of the penis, it may be caused by obstruction or blockage of the superficial dorsal penis vein or the deep dorsal penis vein.

2. There are many reasons for this situation, such as foreign bodies in the veins or compression of the venous wall. The treatment should be based on different reasons. If the venous wall is compressed, surgery is required to relieve the pressure on the venous wall. If it is a foreign body or stone in the vein, it is more difficult to treat and requires penile venography for confirmation before appropriate surgery. In addition to surgery, there is no other drug treatment. If varicose veins appear in the scrotum and lower limbs in addition to the penis, it is necessary to consider that the veins in the lower limbs are also blocked or obstructed, and surgical treatment is also required.

3. Mild cases may have no symptoms, while severe cases may cause scrotal swelling and pain, and low back pain after standing for a long time. Lying down and resting can relieve the symptoms. If the varicocele does not subside after lying down, it is called secondary varicocele. Further examination of the abdomen and kidneys should be performed. If the varicocele is severe, a worm-like varicose vein mass can be seen in the scrotum when the patient stands. For mild or latent varicocele, the patient can hold his breath to increase abdominal pressure, which can make the varicose vein obvious or palpable.