Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Why is lifting heavy things a risk factor for getting varicocele?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Here are some ...: Varicoecle is an inborn venous valve defects of spermatic veins & happens to some 15% of men with >90% of cases on left side and some 10% involving both right & left sides. Its real significance has been debated & still incompletely understood. Most cases need no surgery, but 3 conditions including its possibly related infertility, symptoms like leg varicose veins, & testis atrophy in adolescence.
Answered 5/2/2016
2.8k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
I have varicoceles how to get rid of it without surgery?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
After an ultrasound, I have been told I have a varicocele - is it worth have an operation to get it removed?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Is there a bodybuilder who have varicocele? What if i do weight training, what will be the risk i would experience? and is it harmful?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Can a very small varicoele cause discomfort when standing for long periods of time? I was told only big ones do, but i always get that heavy feeling on one testicle if i stand for a few hours. I have a grade one varicocele. Does this make sense/ normal?
Will going to the gym(weight lifting and treadmill running) worsen my left side varicocele? Or is it better to wait until i get it corrected by surgery to start weight lifting?
How did I get my varicocele?
I recently discovered I may have left side varicocele that might be linked to size difference. Is this common? Do I need to get treated
I have a varicocele, should i get a surgery right away?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
