Question 1

does calcified appendicolith in appendix go away or just keep building up tell your appendix goes bad?

Accepted Answer

Good question.: It will not go away by itself.  It does not require treatment unless you get appendicitis.  And there is no known treatment.  Not all appendicoliths result in appendicits, but no one knows how many.  No one knows what fraction of acute appendicitis patients have appendicoliths (just that it is higher than normal) or how many patients with appendicoliths eventually develop appendicitis.

Question 2

last time son had a ct and i was told he has an appendix stone, ct report says calcific debris, dr said it was nothing to worry about is that true?

Accepted Answer

Appendicolith: A stone in the appendix is caused an appendicolith and results from calcification of residue.  These can sometimes block the opening of the appendix and cause appendicitis.  Most commonly though these are just incidental findings and nothing to worry about if not associated with any inflammation.

Question 3

i have a left ovarian 12cm cystic mass with ascites found in ct. is septated with minimal peripheral enhancement. no calcification/fat component. & dilated appendix 13mm, subtle stranding, small local nodes. is this likely to be cancer?

Accepted Answer

Difficult to say: The simple answer is yes, this COULD be cancer BUT there are several other possibilities, including a range of benign (not life-threatening) conditions. The answer to your question most likely will come from blood tests and/or a tissue sample. A 12cm is large and in most situations you would have a surgery to remove this. You need to discuss this further with your specialist.

Question 4

what is a calcific tendonitis?

Accepted Answer

Calcified cuff: Calcific tendonitis is an unusual stage of rotator cuff tendoninopathy in which the chronic inflammation actually begins to calcify the tendon first with a milky chalky fluid but later in can turn into harder bone like calcifications.  First treatment is usually anti-inflammatory medications but surgical decompression may also help.

Question 5

is calcific constrictive pericarditis still with us?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Well it is rare to start with, hard to diagnose, and probably less common these days since tb, a major cause, is less common.

Question 6

i had calcific densities in both renal poles and collecting systems found on xray.  do i need follow up?

Accepted Answer

Yes: A number of factors play a role in your risk of having obstructive kidney stones.  Prior history of stones, family history of stones, chronic illnesses such as chronic diarrhea, severe gout etc.  Patients who follow up with doctors for kidney stones are shown to slow formation of new symptomatic stones.

Question 7

what to do with tropical calcific pancreatitis.morning pain(in a mild state)and maldigestion, general weakness are the problems facing....

Accepted Answer

Pancreas: You should be taking pancreatic enzymes supplements and pain medicine. Talk to you doctor about the most mild pain medicine that will work best for you. Rarely this condition may need surgical or endoscopic intervention.

Question 8

hi sir i have calcific density in lungs. i got a job in qatar  i have to cure this as early as possible. please tell me how to cure quickly?

Accepted Answer

Surgery for job: What is the size of the  calcific  density?

Most of the calcific density is not removed.- benign

Consult a chest surgeon for opinion.

Question 9

hi sir i have calcific density in lungs. i got a job in saudi so i have to cure this as early as possible. please tell me how to cure quickly?

Accepted Answer

No quick cure: For this.  If it is calcified, it means that it has been there already for some time.  It is most likely old infection, such as tuberculosis, so make sure you get checked out for TB and treated if necessary.  Other infection or damage can cause it too.  You need to see a doctor in any event.

Question 10

what is calcific tendonitis? complications of it over 5th metatarsal?

Accepted Answer

Stiff tendons: Calcific tendonitis occurs when hydroxyapatite crystals form in tendons. This can cause pain and stiffness in the area of the tendon. Sometimes physical therapy is very helpful in preventing complications.

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Does calcified appendicolith in appendix go away or just keep building up tell your appendix goes bad?

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Last time son had a ct and i was told he has an appendix stone, ct report says calcific debris, dr said it was nothing to worry about is that true?

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I have a left ovarian 12cm cystic mass with ascites found in ct. is septated with minimal peripheral enhancement. no calcification/fat component. & dilated appendix 13mm, subtle stranding, small local nodes. is this likely to be cancer?

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What is a calcific tendonitis?

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Is calcific constrictive pericarditis still with us?

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I had calcific densities in both renal poles and collecting systems found on xray. do i need follow up?

A member asked:

What to do with tropical calcific pancreatitis.morning pain(in a mild state)and maldigestion, general weakness are the problems facing....

A member asked:

Hi sir i have calcific density in lungs. i got a job in qatar i have to cure this as early as possible. please tell me how to cure quickly?

A member asked:

Hi sir i have calcific density in lungs. i got a job in saudi so i have to cure this as early as possible. please tell me how to cure quickly?

A member asked:

What is calcific tendonitis? complications of it over 5th metatarsal?

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