Worries Put to Rest
By Four Walls
@FourWalls (86775)
United States
October 29, 2015 9:58pm CST
I've had a tough couple of weeks. The results of a recent x-ray said that there was a calcified granuloma in my lung and spleen.
Needless to say, I haven't been sleeping well since hearing that. And, as Abraham Lincoln said, you can't trust everything on the internet 
; therefore, conflicting details didn't help a whole lot.
Thankfully, today I had to go to my doctor for an unrelated issue. While there I asked her exactly what a calcified granuloma is. She explained it in detail, assuring me that it's benign and nothing to worry about.
I wish these diagnoses came with English subtitles! Or at least, when they mention that they'd explain it to you.
; therefore, conflicting details didn't help a whole lot.
Thankfully, today I had to go to my doctor for an unrelated issue. While there I asked her exactly what a calcified granuloma is. She explained it in detail, assuring me that it's benign and nothing to worry about.
I wish these diagnoses came with English subtitles! Or at least, when they mention that they'd explain it to you.2 people like this
4 responses
@Pattitude (1286)
• Newton, North Carolina
31 Oct 15
They really should have explained it to you. It is benign that is good. Is it causing any shortness of breath?
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@FourWalls (86775)
• United States
31 Oct 15
I'm an asthmatic, so I can't really tell if it's exacerbating things or not. Thanks so much for your concern. 
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@Pattitude (1286)
• Newton, North Carolina
31 Oct 15
@FourWalls Your welcome! I used to be a respiratory therapist. On my way to becoming a naturopathic physician, if I don't change my mind again!
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@FourWalls (86775)
• United States
30 Oct 15
The way my doctor explained it to me, a granuloma is similar to scar tissue left over from an infection (usually histoplasmosis, which is extremely common where I live). And don't worry, now that I know what it is I can have a good laugh, too!! It's the not knowing that kills you.
It's the not knowing that kills you.
@TheHorse (238330)
• Walnut Creek, California
31 Oct 15
Doctors use fancy terms so we'll think they know more than we do so we can pay them big bucks. Psychologists do the same thing. I know a lot of fancy terms for stuff you probably know better than I do. But I know the fancy term for it. Hah! Glad it's benign, by the way.
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@GopherDanny (814)
• Philippines
30 Oct 15
You got me a that ironic Abe Lincoln quote. Lol
Sometimes, people like to exaggerate things a bit. They turn minor things to major things and our brain worries so we become stressed and such. But in times like that, let's just think objectively and research more on the subject so as not to be pressured by unnecessary pressure. He he.
Get well soon! Kudos~
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