Question 1

in december he had a chest xray for at that time, a single nodule observed. cat scan now shows 2 benign nodules w/ 1 inflamed. what next?

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Discuss with doctor: Discuss the situation with your doctor.  What to do next depends on the actual images on the ct and the opinion of the radiologist (a doctor specializing in image interpretation). Your doctor may need to talk to the rad.

Sometimes the ct can clearly determine if the nodule is benign, but sometimes followup ct's are required.  If there is an old ct to compare with, that would be extremely helpful.

Question 2

why do i have a nodule on my lungs?

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Most likely : The most likely explanation may be related to resolving or resolved infection of the lung. The images may be uploaded along with the radiology report to an inbox consult with Healthtap. Watch for signs of fever, chills, cough and weight loss. Avoid smoking and smoke exposure. Depending to the characteristics of the nodule, a follow up HRCT may be scheduled to monitor.

Question 3

nodular opacities in lungs in telugu?

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See a pulmonologist: Lung nodules could be malignant or benign. Your doctor may decide to follow it up with periodic radiology to assess stability or opt for tissue diagnosis.

Question 4

what are nodules on your lungs and how are they treated?

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Lung nodule: Lung nodule is defined as a small round or oval shaped spot in the lung,

Question 5

should 5mm nodule on lung be removed?

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Probably not.: 5mm lung nodules are routinely followed with ct. How often is determined by your risk for lung cancer (smoking history etc.).

Question 6

what are lung nodules?

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Ask your doctor: If you have lung nodules we need to know who told you about them? Lung nodules are not normallly present ; if they are new your doctor needs to guide you to get further examination to find out the cause. The cause is either an infection, (old or new) or it could be something more serious. In older adults or smokers we worry about lung cancer as one potential cause. This may need further testing by.

Question 7

lung nodules 7 mm are they a concern?

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Not always: These need to be followed with ct scans until stability (no growth) is confirmed.  A prior diagnosis of cancer or occupational exposure is important.

Question 8

what exactly is a nodule on the lung?

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It is mass of tissue: It is a mass of tissues on the xray and cat scan.60%of lung nodules are due to benighn and not cancerous conditions but any nodule need to be investigated and followed up.

Question 9

calcified lung nodules?

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Probably: Calcification means the lesion has been there for a while and is an indication of it being benign  if there are multilpe it problaly indicates a prior fungal or tuberculous infection  it the lesion sontinues to grow a fna of thelesion should be performed.

Question 10

are nodules found in the lung curable?

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Depends On Cause: There are solitary  and multiple pulmonary nodules.  Either one could be malignant, but still curable.  They maybe due to infections, inflammatory conditions, developmental conditions or exposure to toxic dust, etc.  Some of these can be treated and cured. Others may be stable or progressive and not curable.  The cause needs to be determined with your physician's help.

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In december he had a chest xray for at that time, a single nodule observed. cat scan now shows 2 benign nodules w/ 1 inflamed. what next?

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Nodular opacities in lungs in telugu?

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What are nodules on your lungs and how are they treated?

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Should 5mm nodule on lung be removed?

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What are lung nodules?

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Lung nodules 7 mm are they a concern?

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What exactly is a nodule on the lung?

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