Question 1

is it possible to have a varicocele embolization undone (i.e. remove the coil)? if so, are there any risks?

Accepted Answer

Varicocele: In general no, it is not feasible to remove the coil from a small vessel such as the spermatic vein.  I think the larger question is, why would you want to have it removed?

Question 2

what is the root cause of varicoceles?

Accepted Answer

Abnormal development: of veins of spermatic cord is the cause of varicocele but very rarely due to  left kidney tumor blocking renal vein can cause it .

Question 3

is acupuncture a sham?

Accepted Answer

No: Acupuncture has been practiced for more than 3000 years.
Now it enjoys a revival and is spreading out through many advanced
economically and  culturally countries.The existence of the acupuncture points and energy channels was scientifically proven- points and pathways with low electro-magnetic resistance. They create a complete functional network like the nervous system for example.

Question 4

is acupuncture effective?

Accepted Answer

See below: See the cochrane collaborative. It lists the areas in which acupuncture is effective and where it is not.

Question 5

how did i get my varicocele?

Accepted Answer

Not known : Mostly docs believe varicoceles start forming in puberty from faulty valves in the scrotal veins. The blood backs up and causes the veins to swell and become blocked. Nothing you did caused them.  Like varicose veins in your leg. See
http://www.Mayoclinic.Com/health/varicocele/ds00618/dsection=causes.

Question 6

how effective is acupuncture?

Accepted Answer

Very: I tell people that acupuncture isn't magic. It has been around since the second century bc in china. It's very helpful for pain, depression, anxiety, and morning sickness. It does seem to augment treatment for diabetes and high blood pressure. It also seems to help addictions such as stopping smoking and recreational drugs usage.

Question 7

is acupuncture really painful?

Accepted Answer

Hardly: I have several patients who are actually phobic of needles who regularly get acpuncture. Why? Because it works & usually is  painless. In the hands of a gentle needler - insertion are not usually felt. Using a "push the finger" technique- penetration of the skin is generally not felt. There are some specific points which can be uncomfortable (so i generally use alternate sites for these). Enjoy!

Question 8

could stress cause varicoceles?

Accepted Answer

NO: This is an issue of the valves in the veins not working properly.

Question 9

why might acupuncture not work?

Accepted Answer

Several reasons: There are those that believe acupuncture is junk science(I'm not one of those).  Others believe that you must first correctly asses the energistic imbalances before you can appropriately determine where needles need to be placed; if you can't identify the problem, just placing needles won't fix the issue.  Then you must also be able to determine which points and how to stimulate them.

Question 10

what is the cause of varicocele?

Accepted Answer

Vericocele: The idiopathic varicocele occurs when the valves within the veins along the spermatic cord do not work properly. This is essentially the same process as varicose veins, which are common in the legs. This results in backflow of blood into the pampiniform plexus and causes increased pressures, which on rare occasion can lead to permanent damage to the testicular tissue due to disruption of normal supply of oxygenated blood via the testicular artery.

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