What precautions should be taken after treatment of varicocele

What precautions should be taken after treatment of varicocele? Varicocele refers to the dilation, tortuosity, and lengthening of blood vessels in the racemose plexus (venous plexus) of the spermatic cord caused by blood stasis in the spermatic veins. Varicocele can also be caused by kidney tumors or other retroperitoneal tumors. Varicocele caused by compression is called symptomatic or secondary varicocele. "It affects the ability of the testis to produce sperm, or causes testicular hypoxia, or the reverse flow of adrenal metabolites into the testis, as well as the function of the entire hypothalamus, pituitary, and epididymis. It may also be the cause of infertility caused by varicocele.".

What precautions should be taken after treatment of varicocele? The main treatment method for varicocele is surgical treatment. Many patients would like to know what precautions should be taken after treatment of varicocele. Experts explain that in fact, for the treatment of this disease, attention should be paid not only after surgery, but also before, during, and after surgery.

What precautions should be taken after treatment of varicocele?

1、 Precautions before operation

1. Semen analysis to determine if there is any inhibition of spermatogenesis;

2. Provincial endocrine and antisperm antibody tests to determine if there are other factors causing semen abnormalities;

3. Clean the skin of the surgical field;

4. Patients requiring anesthesia should be routinely fasting and drinking before surgery.

2、 Intraoperative precautions

1. Patients should maintain a good treatment attitude and avoid excessive tension;

2. Compress the groin surgical area with a sandbag and remove it for 24 hours. Use a "D" strap to hold the scrotum to encourage patients to get out of bed early and engage in deep breathing and lower limb activities during bed rest.

3. Prevent bleeding. After surgery, stay in bed for 24 hours to avoid strenuous exercise, prevent the suture from breaking and falling off, change dressing regularly, and observe the incision for blood and fluid leakage.

4. Pay attention to aseptic operation, avoid cross infection, and use antibiotics reasonably to prevent infection.

3、 Postoperative precautions

1. Temper sexual activity, often wearing tight underwear or using a scrotal support to prevent the scrotum from falling;

2. Pay attention to maintaining a happy mood, avoid anger and liver damage, pay attention to diet adjustment, and avoid eating spicy foods;

3. Pay attention to the combination of work and rest, and prevent strenuous exercise, heavy physical labor, and prolonged standing;

4. Pay attention to rest, have a regular life, maintain a pleasant mood, and avoid fatigue;

5. Smoking, alcohol, and stimulating foods are prohibited. Drink more water and eat more fresh vegetables and fruits.