Can varicose veins cause testicular pain?
Can varicose veins cause testicular pain?
If you notice a varicose vein in your testicle, you may be wondering, “Is this condition dangerous?” A varicose vein in the testicle, known as a varicocele, is not always harmful to your health but can sometimes cause testicular pain or other unwelcome symptoms.
Does varicocele veins cause pain?
A varicocele usually occurs on the left side of the scrotum and often produces no signs or symptoms. Possible signs and symptoms may include: Pain. A dull, aching pain or discomfort is more likely when standing or late in the day.
How do you relieve testicular varicose vein pain?
If you have a varicocele that causes minor discomfort, but doesn’t affect your fertility, you might try the following for pain relief:
- Take nonprescription pain medicine, such as acetaminophen (Tylenol, others) or ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others).
- Support the scrotum by wearing an athletic supporter or snug briefs.
Is it normal for varicocele to hurt?
For most patients, varicocele does not cause any noticeable discomfort. However, mild or severe scrotal pain can result from varicocele. Patients typically report an “aching” sensation in the scrotum, usually associated with prolonged standing or activity.
What triggers varicocele pain?
Varicocele Causes Varicoceles are believed to be caused by defective valves in the veins within the scrotum, just above the testicles. Normally, these valves regulate the flow of blood to and from the testicles. When normal flow doesn’t occur, the blood backs up, causing the veins to dilate (enlarge).
Can a varicocele burst?
A varicocele is present in about 15% of healthy males [1, 2]. A spontaneous rupture of a varicocele, resulting in an acute scrotal hematoma however, is a rare phenomenon. Sudden increase in abdominal pressure, resulting to an increased venous pressure can lead to a rupture of the varicocele.
What if varicocele is left untreated?
Left untreated, they can cause testicular atrophy (shrinkage of the testicles). There is also a strong association between varicoceles and male infertility. Varicoceles have been linked with decreases in sperm count and motility and increases in the number of deformed and ineffective sperm.