The enlarged vein in the scrotum is called varicocele and is the leading cause of low sperm quality and infertility. It can cause atrophy of the affected testes.
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I have had a swelling recurring on the right testicle for four years. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 16 year old, I have a reoccurring swollen right testicle since I was about 12 years old. Whenever my right testicle swells up, I feel a tension in my lower abdomen, and it becomes difficult to perform any physical activities. Whenever my testicle is not swollen, it feels as if i... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. From your history, the enlarged testicle could be due to only three possibilities which are congenital hydrocele, Epididymo-orchitis, and varicocele. Recurrent nature and spontaneous disappearance are very classical of congenital hydrocele. When you visited hospital las... Read Full »
I have varicocele. Is there a way to control it by yoga?
Query: Hello doctor, I have the right varicocele, which is 4 mm in size due to which I have very mild pain in the right testis. Do you think this can be treated by yoga in any way or if yoga can help in controlling this? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. First of all, you need to undergo examination and need to take medicine for the immediate arrest of the problem. You can try yoga asanas like suryanamaskar, bridge pose, straight leg raising, dhanurasana in a slow manner. Deep breathing exercises and pranayam can hel... Read Full »
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