Question 1

how dangerous is a varicocele?  is it pretty benign

Accepted Answer

Usually not...: These are usually benign in nature; the only difficulty arises with size...They need to be reduced when they become too large; please let your doctor examine it and establish a baseline; he/she can then follow it to determine when a urologist needs to be involved.

Question 2

can testicular varicocele be dangerous?

Accepted Answer

No: Can be associated with infertility, but certainly not dangerous.

Question 3

i have been diagnosed with a small hydroceles and varicoceles. i also been having problems with keeping and erection can this be the things that cause it and is it dangerous? what should i do im only 22?

Accepted Answer

: Both those conditions do not cause erection problems and are not dangerous. Just make sure that these diagnoses are made by a Urologist as varicoceles on both sides is rare. Lead a normal life and you should be fine

Question 4

varicocele on right side.is it dangerous?it generally happens on left but i got it on right.what may be the reason.please advice what i do now?surgery

Accepted Answer

Right Varicocele: Based on anatomical characteristics, a left sided varicocele is more common than a right sided one. The left gonadal vein drains anatomically higher, into the left renal vein. The right gonadal vein drains lower, into the ivc. Individuals with unilateral right (ie. Right side only) varicoceles should be assessed for causes of right gonadal vein compression.

Question 5

can having a varicocele cause a dangerous blood clot?

Accepted Answer

Uncommon: Blood clot formation is one of the complications of varicocele but it is uncommon for that to cause systemic issues, unless the person has blood clotting disorder, i.e., a tendency to form blood clots. See this site for information and discuss the matter with your doctor.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001284.htm

Question 6

i'm 19 years old and have a left-side grade 3 varicocele. i do heavy lifting 4/5 times a week. is it dangerous to my health?

Accepted Answer

No: In general, varicoceles pose no health risks.  They are simply dilated (varicose) veins and can cause aching discomfort at times, particularly when you are on your feet for long periods.  In some cases, varicoceles may reduce sperm production from the involved testis.  The two reasons to have it surgically corrected therefore would be pain or evidence of decreased fertility.

Question 7

have spermatocele in my left testicle (self-diagnosed) and in my right above the testicle, it feels like a bunch of worms or something (varicocele?) my real question is if either of the two are dangerous and how to get rid of both thank you?

Accepted Answer

: self diagnosis is seldom correct. Neither are dangerous. Suggest you see a Urologist for proper diagnosis and treatment

Question 8

i have four years old varicocele in left testicle and i left it untreated. now its size is got smaller than right one. is this will prove dangerous? my right testicle also pains which radiates in abdomen and pelvis. what if i left it untreated more?

Accepted Answer

: Pl wear a scrotal support or underwear. You also need to see a Urologist for proper evaluation for that can not be done in this forum. Good luck

Question 9

i have left varicocele from 4 to 5 years with no pain. but now my right testicle is paining. this pain got transferred in abdomen and pelvis. will this varicocele prove dangerous for me if left untreated for more time?and future infertility problems?

Accepted Answer

:  Without an exam  no definite answer can be given, Pl get evaluated by a Urologist. In the mean time wear a good support underwear. Varicoceles can but do not always cause infertility. The exam will provide a better answer

Question 10

i had inguinal hernia on right side and now left side often hurts on same place but ultrasound doesnt show hernia. what could it be? is it dangerous? i also have varicocele in my left testicle. thanks?

Accepted Answer

: It could be a strain /sprain. You dont need an ultrasound to diagnose an inguinal hernia. A good clinical exam will diagnose it. Sometimes a large varicocele can give a 'dragging' kind of pain. Use local heat and ibuprofen for a few days and if not better see a doc who will do a good hands on clinical exam. Wear a good supprt underwear for the varicocele. Hope you feel better

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I have been diagnosed with a small hydroceles and varicoceles. i also been having problems with keeping and erection can this be the things that cause it and is it dangerous? what should i do im only 22?

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Varicocele on right side.is it dangerous?it generally happens on left but i got it on right.what may be the reason.please advice what i do now?surgery

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Can having a varicocele cause a dangerous blood clot?

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I'm 19 years old and have a left-side grade 3 varicocele. i do heavy lifting 4/5 times a week. is it dangerous to my health?

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Have spermatocele in my left testicle (self-diagnosed) and in my right above the testicle, it feels like a bunch of worms or something (varicocele?) my real question is if either of the two are dangerous and how to get rid of both thank you?

A member asked:

I have four years old varicocele in left testicle and i left it untreated. now its size is got smaller than right one. is this will prove dangerous? my right testicle also pains which radiates in abdomen and pelvis. what if i left it untreated more?

A member asked:

I have left varicocele from 4 to 5 years with no pain. but now my right testicle is paining. this pain got transferred in abdomen and pelvis. will this varicocele prove dangerous for me if left untreated for more time?and future infertility problems?

A member asked:

I had inguinal hernia on right side and now left side often hurts on same place but ultrasound doesnt show hernia. what could it be? is it dangerous? i also have varicocele in my left testicle. thanks?

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