Problem with chest x ray

[karak817 6]

Has anyone had a problem with chest x ray? My dr said i have to get a cat scan because the chest x ray was unclear and she saw something. Has this happened to anyone and did it delay your surgery?

[Creekimp13 5,840]

You can ask for the radiologist's report and read for yourself what it says.

Might be something completely simple, might be something more serious. Best to get it checked out and be sure.

I know it's enough to ruin your day. Been there. I flunked my upper GI x-rays...they came back abnormal and I had to get an endoscopy where I had to be sedated. I learned I have chronic gastritis....which isn't any big deal, but they needed to take biopsies of my stomach to make sure I wasn't carrying the ulcer bacteria and start treating it before my surgery.

Your lung issue might be something as simple as a weird scar artifact from an old case of bronchitis, or something as complicated as a mass. Only way to know is to have it checked out. Either way....you know and can move forward to the next step in taking care of your health.

Sorry about the stress and frustration....I know it's hard.

Edited December 20, 2017 by Creekimp13

[karak817 6]

You can ask for the radiologist's report and read for yourself what it says.
Might be something completely simple, might be something more serious. Best to get it checked out and be sure.
I know it's enough to ruin your day. Been there. I flunked my upper GI x-rays...they came back abnormal and I had to get an endoscopy where I had to be sedated. I learned I have chronic gastritis....which isn't any big deal, but they needed to take biopsies of my stomach to make sure I wasn't carrying the ulcer bacteria and start treating it before my surgery.
Your lung issue might be something as simple as a weird scar artifact from an old case of bronchitis, or something as complicated as a mass. Only way to know is to have it checked out. Either way....you know and can move forward to the next step in taking care of your health.
Sorry about the stress and frustration....I know it's hard.

Thank you so much for your response. You totally made me feel better about the situation!