My husband has been having pain in his groin and abdomen on the the left side. He went to urgent care the other day. they took x-rays did not find anything gave him a prescription for Tylenol codeine and said that he should see a urologist. The problem is our insurance does not seem to cover a urologist as they are all telling us they do not accept it. The doctor said he may have varicose seal.
Hi, Based on the information you provided this is most likely varicocele which is, for your information, is also an urological problem. I am definitely sorry for your insurance issues, but this condition requires you to see a doctor (urologist). So, please make every effort to see the doctor. Consequences of untreated varicocele are not good (the toughest one being infertility). Meanwhile, while you are sorting this out, your husband should wear tight underwear in order to keep the testicles in relaxed and suspended position. Additionally, he should avoid lifting heavy items and making extreme physical efforts. If he follows these recommendations, he should be painless even without taking codeine. Hope this helps. Kind Regards