Question
How should an 11-year-old child with varicocele be treated?
Answer
Varicocele, caused by impaired testicular function, can be treated with supplements that nourish spermatogenic epithelium, especially traditional Chinese medicine for kidney tonification and spermatogenesis, which can be used after surgery. However, the primary treatment is still surgical intervention, and surgery should not be delayed due to medication. For parents, it is important not to over-worry and to take their child to a specialized hospital for examination and treatment promptly. Regular check-ups should also be conducted, and symptomatic treatment should be followed under the doctor’s guidance.