Best Varicocele Doctors in Chennai

Types/Stages of Varicocele

Varicoceles are categorised into three grades by doctors for varicose veins in the scrotum according to their visibility during physical examination:

• Grade I Varicocele: Not visible, but can be felt during a Valsalva manoeuvre, a diagnostic breathing exercise.

• Grade II Varicocele: Can be felt even at rest without performing the Valsalva manoeuvre.

• Grade III Varicocele: Visible through the scrotal skin and palpable.

Symptoms of Varicocele

Common symptoms observed by doctors for testicular vein dilation include:

• A dull ache in the scrotum or testicles that improves when lying down

• Swelling of the scrotum or testicles

• The shrinking of testicles (atrophy)

• Infertility or problems fathering a child

• Formation of a lump in the scrotum

Tests to Diagnose Varicocele

At Apollo Hospitals, Chennai, our doctors for testicular varicose veins use several diagnostic methods to confirm varicocele:

• Physical Examination: The doctor physically assesses the scrotum while the patient is both standing and lying down to check for any visible or palpable varicocele.

• Pelvic Ultrasound: This imaging procedure gives a clear picture of the testicular veins and is widely employed to detect varicoceles.

• Semen Analysis: To evaluate sperm health.

• Blood Tests: These are used to verify testosterone and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) levels, which are often low in those with varicoceles.

Treatment or Surgery Options for Varicocele at Apollo Hospitals in Chennai

At Apollo Hospitals, the team of doctors for swollen testicular veins provide comprehensive treatment options depending on the severity of the condition:

• Conservative Management: Minor symptoms can be managed by wearing supportive underwear or using over-the-counter pain relief medication.

• Microscopic Varicocelectomy: A small incision is made in the groin area to identify and ligate the affected veins.

• Laparoscopic Varicocelectomy: This procedure utilises a small camera and surgical tools to ligate the affected veins.

• Monitoring: If surgery is not necessary, annual check-ups might be recommended to monitor any changes.