What tests are needed for varicocele? You will understand everything after reading this

As a common male disease, varicocele is becoming more and more common in men. If you have some symptoms, you need to go to the hospital for detailed examination. The most common ones are ultrasound examination, physical examination, etc.

1. Ultrasound examination

This is something that patients need to pay attention to during the examination process. Usually, this examination method can evaluate the degree of varicocele. Since swelling in the affected area may also be a tumor, lymphadenitis, hernia or scrotal edema, the doctor will arrange other examinations if necessary to rule out the possibility of other diseases.

2. Physical Examination

This examination includes palpation and semen examination, which are of vital value in finding the cause and diagnosing the condition. Palpation: During the examination, the patient stands and lets the scrotum hang down, and inhales and squeezes the lower abdomen forcefully. The patient's scrotal skin surface will show veins that are curved like roundworms. The doctor will also squeeze the scrotum directly with his hands to examine the testicles and epididymis, and check for abnormally enlarged veins. Routine semen examination: Since blood flows back into the scrotum, causing congestion in the scrotum and testicles, it directly increases the temperature in the scrotum and affects sperm production. The disease will directly affect the number and quality of sperm. The purpose of the test is to determine whether the disease affects sperm production.

3. The examination methods for varicocele mainly include ultrasound examination, palpation, routine semen examination, routine blood examination, electrocardiogram examination, etc. During the examination, the patient stands and lets the scrotum hang down, and inhales and squeezes the lower abdomen. The veins will appear on the surface of the scrotal skin like roundworms, and the degree of varicocele can be evaluated by ultrasound examination. Since the swelling of the affected area may also be a tumor, lymphadenitis, hernia or scrotal edema, the doctor will arrange other examinations if necessary to rule out the possibility of other diseases.