The penis and scrotum are particularly important for men. They are equivalent to bullets needed for a gun. Once there are no bullets, the gun will be useless. The same is true for men. When there are problems with the penis and scrotum, sexual performance will be affected. Over the course of decades of life, problems with the penis and scrotum will inevitably occur. Some men report that there are many small earthworm-like things growing on their scrotum, and they are very worried but do not know what they are. Pay attention to if there are many small earthworms in the private parts, it may be varicocele.

What is varicocele?

Varicocele has no obvious symptoms when it occurs. Most of it is discovered during routine physical examination. It mainly appears as a painless earthworm shape or mass. As the disease progresses, patients will have scrotal swelling. Pain, especially after exercise or exertion. Symptoms worsen.

Will varicocele affect sexual performance?

After the occurrence of varicocele, because the testicles do not have good venous return, the temperature of the testicles continues to rise. In this case, the testicles will be damaged by toxins, resulting in a decrease in sperm production, which will lead to fertility over time. Affected, severe cases can also cause testicular atrophy.

Varicocele is a relatively common male disease. 40% of patients will suffer from malfunction of the venous valve due to the spermatic vein, which will hinder the return of blood. Over time, small earthworm-like growth will occur on the surface of the scrotum, causing semen loss. The long-term existence of varicose veins will lead to a decrease in spermatogenic function and will also affect sexual function, especially abnormalities during penile erection. Moreover, the persistence of this disease will cause other complications, leading to soft testicular texture or chronic epididymis. , chronic prostatitis, etc.

How to determine the presence of varicocele?

In current medicine, varicose veins are divided into three degrees according to the severity of symptoms. First degree means that the patient cannot touch the varicose veins when standing, but can touch the varicose veins when undergoing examination; second degree It means that the patient can touch the varicose veins in the scrotum with his hands when standing, but it cannot be seen from the surface; the third degree means that the scrotum has bulging veins, and these veins grow on the scrotum like earthworms. When you find your scrotum When you have blue veins, you should pay attention and get checked in time to avoid the disease being ignored and delayed.

Warm reminder: Men should pay attention if they find tadpole-shaped veins on their scrotum. This situation cannot be ignored. After all, varicocele not only affects sexual function, but can also lead to infertility, even when the disease develops. To a certain extent, it can only be controlled through surgical treatment. In daily life, you should also pay attention to maintaining good eating habits, and promptly treat constipation in order to avoid the occurrence of varicocele.