Can traditional Chinese medicine cure varicocele

Varicocele may be relieved by traditional Chinese medicine treatment, but the probability of complete cure is relatively low. The treatment of varicocele mainly includes traditional Chinese medicine conditioning, acupuncture and moxibustion therapy, life intervention, western medicine surgery, physical therapy, etc. Varicocele may be related to factors such as venous valve dysfunction, long-term standing or sitting, and is usually characterized by symptoms such as scrotal swelling and pain.

1. Traditional Chinese Medicine Treatment

Traditional Chinese medicine commonly uses blood activating and stasis removing herbs to improve local blood circulation, such as Guizhi Fuling Pills, Xuefu Zhuyu Capsules, etc. This type of medication can alleviate scrotal swelling and pain, but its effect on severe varicose veins is limited. Patients need to take it under the guidance of a doctor for a long time and regularly evaluate its efficacy.

2. acupuncture and moxibustion therapy

acupuncture and moxibustion promotes the movement of qi and blood by stimulating Sanyinjiao, Guanyuan and other acupoints, and has a certain alleviating effect on the pain caused by mild varicocele. It needs to be operated by a professional traditional Chinese medicine practitioner, treated 2-3 times a week, and continuous treatment for several months may alleviate symptoms.

3. Lifestyle Intervention

Avoiding prolonged standing and sitting, wearing scrotal support straps, and applying cold compress to the affected area can alleviate discomfort. Moderate exercise such as swimming can help improve pelvic blood circulation, but vigorous exercise should be avoided to increase abdominal pressure. Adjusting lifestyle has a significant effect on early cases.

4. Western Medicine Surgery

For patients with severe varicocele complicated by infertility or obvious pain, laparoscopic varicocele ligation is a curative treatment method. Cooperation with traditional Chinese medicine after surgery may accelerate recovery, but caution should be taken against the possibility of recurrence.

5. Physical therapy

Low frequency pulse electrical stimulation, ultrasound and other physical therapies can assist in improving local microcirculation. This type of method requires standardized operation in medical institutions and is usually used as a component of comprehensive treatment. It is difficult to achieve a curative effect when used alone. Patients with varicocele should avoid wearing tight underwear and reduce actions that increase abdominal pressure, such as lifting heavy objects. Moderate intake of blood activating ingredients such as hawthorn and black fungus can be added to the diet, but spicy and stimulating foods should be controlled. Moderate pelvic floor muscle exercise and raising the hips during sleep to promote venous return. If the symptoms continue to worsen or affect fertility, timely medical evaluation of surgical indications should be sought. During traditional Chinese medicine treatment, regular re examination of semen quality and ultrasound examination should be conducted to objectively evaluate the therapeutic effect.