Question 1

how often varicose vein in scrotum swells? does the swelling remains always or it swells sometimes? mine swells after urinating. is it varicoceles?

Accepted Answer

Could be: This could be a varicocele. A urologist might be a good place to start to have this evaluate closer.  I hope this helps.

Question 2

what are the symptoms of varicose veins in the scrotum? what type of pain or swelling is associated?

Accepted Answer

Here are some ...: While varicocele happens to some 10-15% of men, usually on left side, most of them are asymptomatic even in its large size - like a bag of worms. If symptomatic, the affected men may feel pressure, fullness, or ache in the affected hemiscrotum after standing for a long duration so they more feel it in the afternoon and relieves in supine position.

Question 3

i have varicocel or varicose veins in my scrotum, can surgery help, my doc said its nothing to worry about. please help here am depressed?

Accepted Answer

Better approaches: This can be treated by injecting the the veins with medicine to make them close off by scarring down.  It is done through a small puncture in the vein.

Question 4

my testicle went up out of scrotum when i was swimming at beach. it returned to its place and was told i have varicose veins and to rest. 1 month later im still in pain and dont know how this caused it. before this incident my testies were healthy?

Accepted Answer

: You should be evaluated by a urologist.

Question 5

would a mri scan show a potentially cause to my pain. i had an scrotum & testicle ultrasound, an they say i got varicose veins, but the pain im having goes is in my groin, testicle, cord an scrotum. i feel it may be from somewhere they havent seen?

Accepted Answer

: It may if the pain you have is a referred pain, i.e. problem is elsewhere such as kidney but you have pain further down. However, varicocele sometimes causes the same pain that you have experienced but taking care the varicocele with procedure such as varicocelectomy usually does not get rid of that pain.

Question 6

~1x1cm vein on external scrotum without pain.  has "deflated" a few times. curently raised 3mm & supple to touch.  varicose vein or varicosele? tx?

Accepted Answer

Varicocele: Likely varicocele which is usually easily treated by your local urologist with a minor surgery.

Question 7

are varicose veins dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Can be: If you have longstanding, untreated varicose veins and complications that we call chronic venous insufficiency, you can develop a venous leg ulcer from that.  Although not usually even potentially dangerous, unless they become infected (which is rare), they can be very difficult to deal with.  Phlebitis is more common in varicose veins and it is possible to get a deep vein thrombus from that.

Question 8

how to cure unsightly varicose veins?

Accepted Answer

Options: Depending on the size of the varicose veins, you could try butchers broom or horse chestnut supplements, or may need to see a vascular surgeon for treatment.  There are some laser treatments, but not sure you'd be a candidate without evaluation. Best bet is to see vascular surgeon.

Question 9

what are the symptoms of varicose veins?

Accepted Answer

The symptoms of Varicose veins include::   Ankle swelling, Itching, Legs cramping, Restless legs, Ulceration, Red spider veins, Bulging veins.

Question 10

is it possible to inherit varicose veins?

Accepted Answer

No: Varicose veins are enlargement in the veins of the leg usually from pressure on the venous system thru prolonged standing.  The veins normally have valves to guarantee that return blood to the heart doesn't pool in the legs.  As the valves weaken the downward pressure from standing causes the veins to swell.  This is then managed conservatively with elastic stockings.

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How often varicose vein in scrotum swells? does the swelling remains always or it swells sometimes? mine swells after urinating. is it varicoceles?

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What are the symptoms of varicose veins in the scrotum? what type of pain or swelling is associated?

A member asked:

I have varicocel or varicose veins in my scrotum, can surgery help, my doc said its nothing to worry about. please help here am depressed?

A member asked:

My testicle went up out of scrotum when i was swimming at beach. it returned to its place and was told i have varicose veins and to rest. 1 month later im still in pain and dont know how this caused it. before this incident my testies were healthy?

A member asked:

Would a mri scan show a potentially cause to my pain. i had an scrotum & testicle ultrasound, an they say i got varicose veins, but the pain im having goes is in my groin, testicle, cord an scrotum. i feel it may be from somewhere they havent seen?

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~1x1cm vein on external scrotum without pain. has "deflated" a few times. curently raised 3mm & supple to touch. varicose vein or varicosele? tx?

A member asked:

Are varicose veins dangerous?

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How to cure unsightly varicose veins?

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What are the symptoms of varicose veins?

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Is it possible to inherit varicose veins?

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