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What Does My Doppler Test Result Indicate?

Posted on Fri, 17 Jun 2016

Question: I'm 21, in good health, normal weight, just had a sonographic evaluation of the scrotum, color flow doppler imaging and spectral analysis was performed . The reason I had the test done because of some discomfort on my left scrotum for few months now. The results where, "Moderate significant dilation to the venous plexus slightly more pronounced valsalva up to 6mm" Impression 1. Moderate to significant left varicocele. Your expert opinion?

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (39 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Your Ultrasound Scan and color Doppler scan of scrotum suggests Varicocele

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for query .
Based on the facts and reports that you have posted I would state that the discomfort that you have in scrotum is due to grade 1-2 Varicocele on left side.

Varicocele is a condition that involves tributaries of Testicular veins that drain into superficial sephanous veins .

These veins are provided with non returning valves which prevent falling of blood column in vertical position .However whenever these valve become weak they cause blood column to fall resulting into dilatation of these veins which is called as Varicocele which in its turn cause discomfort in Testicle and may be cause for infertility.

Get Semen Analysis done to assess the sperm count .

You need to use scrotal support to prevent hanging of testicles and dragging of spermatic cord .This will help to get relief from discomfort .

If problem persists you may need to undergo surgery of Varicocelectomy .

Hope I have answered your query ,please feel free to ask if you have more questions , I shall be happy to help you .
Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (13 minutes later)

Thank you Doctor. Any natural remedies/supplements that you can recommend to improve the conditions of the veins?

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
no medications nor any supplements to resolve issue

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for follow up.

The Varicocele being due to defective protective mechanism in the walls of the veins. Unfortunately it can not be cured by medications or supplements, only surgery is the option if diagnosed correctly.

Thanks with Regards.
Dr.Patil.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (9 minutes later)

Thank you Doctor. All the Best.

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (9 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Thanks for follow up

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for follow up .Go ahead and get well soon .
Thanks
Dr.Patil.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar