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A grade 1 varicocele is the mildest and smallest form of the condition. At this stage, the enlarged veins are not visible to the naked eye and are usually too small for you to feel on your own during a self-exam. A doctor can only detect a grade 1 varicocele during a physical examination by feeling the scrotum while you perform a specific action called the Valsalva maneuver. This involves you taking a deep breath, holding it, and bearing down, much like you would during a bowel movement. This action temporarily increases pressure in the abdomen and makes the swollen veins more prominent and easier for the doctor to feel.
Because they are small, grade 1 varicoceles often cause no symptoms and may not require any treatment unless they are contributing to pain or fertility issues. If a grade 1 varicocele is found, the specialists at SCI hospital can help you understand what it means for you. We advise booking an appointment for a professional evaluation.
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