Cupping Therapy and Lymphatic Drainage: A Case Study of Non-Surgical Management for Bilateral Varicocele

Non-Surgical Management for Bilateral Varicocele

Authors

  • Reham Mohy Yousef Department of Physiotherapy, Healife Integrative Health Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysi
  • Sohaila Mohamed Marmoush Department of Physiotherapy, Healife Integrative Health Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysi
  • Qais Gasibat Department of Sport Studies, University Putra Malaysia (UPM), Selangor, Malaysia.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.36570/jduhs.2022.3.1702

Keywords:

Al-Hijamah, Cupping Therapy, Infertility, Lymphatic, Massage, Varicocele

Abstract

An internal spermatic vein condition known as a varicocele is characterized by deformability and varicosity of the pampiniform plexus surrounding the testes. In the male population, the rapid spread of treatment-related cases from 5 to 20%, and it is frequently linked to fertility and a decline in male fertility. The patient was diagnosed with symptoms and indicators of dull discomfort and enlargement in the testicular region, and an ultrasound revealed a left-sided varicocele. Three times over the course of three months, selected locations underwent cupping therapy, and lymphatic drainage was conducted 35 times. The patient`s left seminal vesicles had enhanced anastomotic blood circulation, and no narrow or adhesive sections were seen during the colour ultrasound. Pampiniform Plexi, which measure about 2.8mm Valsalva when upright, were also detected using ultrasound. Such is not definitive for varicocele. This study is the first to demonstrate that scrotal thermography evaluation-based varicoceles in individuals may be treated with cupping therapy and lymphatic drainage. The results of this study need to be confirmed by another research for them to be reliable.

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Published

2022-12-14

How to Cite

Yousef , R. M., Marmoush, S. M., & Gasibat, Q. (2022). Cupping Therapy and Lymphatic Drainage: A Case Study of Non-Surgical Management for Bilateral Varicocele: Non-Surgical Management for Bilateral Varicocele. Journal of the Dow University of Health Sciences (JDUHS), 16(3), 151–153. https://doi.org/10.36570/jduhs.2022.3.1702

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Vol. 16 No. 3

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Case Report

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