Question 1

I've been having mild but constant pain and heaviness in my left testicle and was recently diagnosed with Grade 1 Varicocele. Do I need surgery for this or are there other options to manage it?

Accepted Answer

For Grade 1 varicocele, which is a mild form with small, dilated veins, surgery is often not necessary unless it's causing significant pain or fertility issues. In most cases, non-surgical management like ice packs, pain medication, and supportive underwear can help manage symptoms. If pain persists, or if fertility is affected, surgery (varicocelectomy) might be recommended

Question 2

I'm a bit worried about having to go through the keyhole procedure to remove a stone that's 18 mm in my left kidney. Is there any other method that doesn't involve making a hole in my kidney? Any alternative treatments or less invasive options that you could suggest?

Accepted Answer

As the size of the stone is large thats the appropriate procedure,follow your doctors advice

Question 3

My brother has grade II varicocele in his left testis and deals with mild to severe pain daily The urologist said surgery is only needed if the testis size reduces but can we consider surgery now just for pain relief Are there other ways to manage the pain without surgery

Accepted Answer

While surgery (varicocelectomy or embolization) can be considered for pain relief in a grade II varicocele, especially if it's severe and unresponsive to other treatments, it's not always the first choice. Other conservative methods like scrotal support, pain medication, and lifestyle adjustments can be tried first. If pain persists and is significantly impacting quality of life, surgery might be recommended.

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More Urology Health Queries

I've been having mild but constant pain and heaviness in my left testicle and was recently diagnosed with Grade 1 Varicocele. Do I need surgery for this or are there other options to manage it?

I'm a bit worried about having to go through the keyhole procedure to remove a stone that's 18 mm in my left kidney. Is there any other method that doesn't involve making a hole in my kidney? Any alternative treatments or less invasive options that you could suggest?

My brother has grade II varicocele in his left testis and deals with mild to severe pain daily The urologist said surgery is only needed if the testis size reduces but can we consider surgery now just for pain relief Are there other ways to manage the pain without surgery

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