Detect lung cancer from symptoms of back pain

A male patient was shocked to discover that lung cancer was eroding his vertebrae after going to the doctor because of symptoms of lower back pain.

Recently, MEDLATEC Go Vap General Clinic received a male patient who came to the clinic with symptoms of lower back pain and was unexpectedly diagnosed with metastatic lung cancer.

This case has sounded the alarm that back pain, especially in the lumbar region, can be a sign of many dangerous diseases, including cancer.

When there are unusual signs, people should go to a medical facility for immediate examination.

Patient L.D.D (65 years old, Phu Yen) came to MEDLATEC Go Vap General Clinic for examination with symptoms of lower back pain. The pain was described as severe, spreading to both buttocks. In addition, the patient had pain and fatigue in the neck area, accompanied by coughing up clear white phlegm.

The patient said that last week he went to a hospital in the province for a check-up and was diagnosed with flu and degenerative spine disease. Mr. D. was prescribed antibiotics and oriental medicine for bone and joint pain, but the pain did not subside. Worried about his health, he went to MEDLATEC Go Vap for a check-up.

Through questioning and examination, the doctor ordered the patient to do the necessary tests and diagnostic imaging. Notably, the CT scan results were analyzed by the clinical doctor and the diagnostic imaging specialist of MEDLATEC Go Vap General Clinic to detect a typical D12L1 vertebral osteolytic lesion of a secondary (metastatic) lesion.

From that result, the specialist ordered a low-dose CT scan of the lungs and discovered a large tumor in the upper lobe of the right lung, with a spiky border that retracted the pleura in the corresponding area around the tumor. Based on the above results, the patient was diagnosed with a tumor in the upper lobe of the right lung and was monitored for metastatic lung cancer.

Afterwards, MEDLATEC Go Vap General Clinic quickly contacted and transferred the patient to Cho Ray Hospital for specialized treatment.

Back pain is not only a symptom of spinal problems but can also be a sign of many serious internal medical conditions. In particular, this pain is a warning sign of malignant diseases that can metastasize to the spine, requiring careful attention and examination.

Experts from MEDLATEC Go Vap General Clinic said that the case of patient L.D.D discovering lung cancer from back pain symptoms is not rare. Because the tumor in the lung develops, it will invade and destroy surrounding tissues, or metastasize far, leading to local or widespread pain.

In addition, other warning signs of lung cancer that are easily confused include prolonged, persistent cough; coughing up blood; difficulty breathing; hoarseness; chest pain.

Although lung cancer is a common and dangerous disease, it can be cured if detected early. In Vietnam, this disease has a high mortality rate because most cases are detected at a late stage, because the disease progresses silently and silently.

Therefore, proactive screening and early detection of the disease is a prerequisite to winning the arduous fight against cancer.

Nowadays, modern medicine has developed many paraclinical methods that are effective assistants, helping doctors in the process of screening and accurately diagnosing lung cancer. Typically, low-dose lung CT is a widely prescribed technique for screening and screening lung tumors.

Experts recommend: All people should proactively screen for lung cancer annually, even before symptoms appear, especially high-risk groups such as:

People between the ages of 50 and 80; currently smoking or quitting smoking within the past 15 years, regularly exposed to cigarette smoke;

Have a family history of lung cancer, or have a history of exposure to Radon gas (a naturally occurring radioactive gas that can be found in the environment, homes, schools, and workplaces).

To proactively protect their health, people should have regular check-ups and early detection of lung cancer at reputable medical facilities so that this dangerous disease is no longer a death sentence.

Source: https://baodautu.vn/phat-hien-ung-thu-phoi-tu-trieu-chung-dau-that-lung-d224707.html