General

Lymphatic System

General, Varicocele / 2 minutes of reading

Disturbances in the lymphatic system may also contribute to or be the cause of some cases of varicocele. Specifically, we are concerned with the enlargement of the groin lymph nodes (in the retroperitoneum space) and inadequate lymph drainage. Enlargement of these lymph nodes impedes spermatic vein blood flow and causes…

Cooling & Pain Relief – Maybe Something Else Is Causing Your Symptoms

Diseases, General, Testicular Pain, Varicocele / 2 minutes of reading

If you have not seen your physician to rule out any other causes for your symptoms other than varicocele, then you need to do so. You should also note that the following symptoms may indicate a different a condition than varicocele: Pain when urinating, pain in the penis shaft, pain…

Fitness & Exercises – Caution

Diseases, General, Varicocele / 2 minutes of reading

Do Not Stop Being Active All too often, doctors tell their patients with varicocele to completely stop all physical activity for a few weeks. This is a complete mistake. First off telling this to varicocele patients confuses and depresses them. Moreover, even though inactivity may potentially temporarily reduce varicocele symptoms,…