Calcium in the lungs - "remnants" after tuberculosis, which are deposits of calcium salts. They are protection for infected cells. In addition, the cause of their appearance may be other diseases. In our material we will tell why they appear and how the treatment is going on.
What is it, the main causes of
Calcinates are calcareous deposits that violate the functional ability of the main respiratory organs. For example, they "steal" the lung volume, which results in a lack of oxygen.
Appears usually due to:
- pneumonia;
- hitting a foreign object;
- oncology;
- abscesses;
- undertreated diseases;
- infections occurring in adjacent organs;
- the presence of parasites;
- birth defects.
However, the main reason for their appearance is still tuberculosis - they are often diagnosed in those who, for example, at work, often come into contact with such patients.
In second place are people who lead a bad lifestyle (for example, smoke, suffer from food poisoning), have bronchitis or other inflammatory diseases, for example, tuberculosis, often under the influence of chemicals.
Often tuberculous bacteria can be hidden behind a layer of lime that has formed. As a result, the body is constantly in nervous tension. Moreover, if the infection is under such armor, then at the first opportunity to get into the body the speed of spread will be incredible.
For this reason, feeling a regular shortage of air, it is imperative to consult a doctor.
Symptoms and diagnosis of the disease
The following categories require increased attention:
- Those who take immunostimulants.
- Social workers working with different groups of the population.
- Family members where cases of open tuberculosis were recorded.
- Suffering from diabetes or other hormonal disorders.
- Smokers, drug addicts, alcohol lovers.
- Those whose activities are related to working with "chemistry".
- Children from wealthy families (usually they are painful, poorly eaten).
- People with chronic diseases of any type.
Moreover, it is very difficult to determine this disease because of the symptoms, since the symptoms are not very specific, are rather weak or resemble a common cold.
It is worth paying attention to the following:
- Decreased appetite, changing eating habits.
- Sleep problems (insomnia or, on the contrary, severe sleepiness).
- Sweating
- Jumping body temperature.
- Apathy or severe irritability.
If there is at least one of these factors, you should definitely consult a doctor. To identify the main cause of the occurrence of such deposits, they prescribe computed tomography, study the reaction of manta, ultrasound.
There is almost no pain in this disease, however, with its development, tissues begin to be replaced, which means that there are failures in the lungs. For example, shortness of breath appears, there is tightness in the chest, tachycardia appears. It may seem that not enough oxygen.
After admission to the doctor is assigned to conduct the full range of studies. Thus, a complete blood count, a test for tuberculosis, feces analysis, which allows to exclude the presence of helminths.
Treatment of calcifications in the lungs
If the examination confirmed the diagnosis of tuberculosis, but there are no changes in the organs, the specialist will prescribe a planned diagnostic course, but this is not enough - you need not only to track changes and control the situation, but also remember that a weakened body is very susceptible to other diseases.
In this case, the treatment of education is reduced to the prevention of tuberculosis, improving immunity. The tips will be as follows:
- Rejection of any bad habits.
- Support balanced diet and diet.
- Maintenance of sanitary and hygienic norms in the apartment (cleanliness, required humidity and temperature).
- Normal sleep and rest mode.
- Elimination of harmful conditions (for example, refusal to work with harmful substances).
- Avoiding crowded places.
- Timely prevention and treatment of colds.
In case of detection of the active form of tuberculosis, special drugs are prescribed, treatment is carried out according to the classical scheme.
If the problem is in oncology, then chemotherapy is prescribed. In the presence of worms - antihistamines. In the absence of sufficient amounts of calcium, special vitamin complexes are prescribed.
After identifying and treating the cause of calcifications in the lungs, a rehabilitation procedure is prescribed.
This is a special diet, normal sleep and rest, high-calorie diet - there should be a lot of animal and vegetable protein.
To restore the tissue, appoint the reception of such means as Solcoseryl and Actovegin. In some cases, immunomodulators are prescribed. Also, physiotherapy, massages, breathing exercises that help restore lung tissue can not be avoided.
Many doctors recommend treatment at sea, or at least a vacation there.
In the case of large deposits, it is necessary to carry out their removal surgically, but in practice this situation is very rare - most often all the forces of physicians are aimed at preventing diseases and infections. Since when the capsule is opened, the bacteria of tuberculosis will come out, and as long as there is lime deposition, the bacteria will be isolated.
Also in the treatment can be used and folk recipes. Especially well proved to be honey, lemon, nuts, raisins. They can be used comprehensively and separately. And it is better to take all the products in equal proportions, mix, take three times a day before meals and 1 tablespoon.
It is very useful to breathe the decoction of herbs that will help to get sputum out faster. For example, licorice root and coltsfoot are ideal for this.
In this case, in no case can you prescribe a treatment yourself - even the use of folk recipes must be coordinated with your doctor.
What is their danger
The deposits themselves are not dangerous, but can cause complications such as:
- Respiratory depression
- Weakening of immunity, its constant decrease.
- Oxygen starvation, which affects all organs and the brain.
- Secondary infection.
It is important to understand that such formations are not the tissues themselves. And because the larger the size of the sediments, the worse the gas exchange. In the case of exposure to various negative factors, external and internal, this may cause the appearance of secondary tuberculosis.
Calcium in children in the lungs
Children's age causes close attention of doctors, which is associated with not so good immunity to many diseases. Moreover, it should be noted that in the last couple of years this disease has been observed in babies up to one year old.
At this age there are some nuances:
- Most often, the suspicion of tuberculosis appears when there is a dubious reaction to the Mantoux test.
- After that, an x-ray is prescribed. Calcinates are most commonly found. This usually indicates a primary infection, requires immediate treatment.
- If the problem is found in infants, then this is most likely a sign of an intrauterine infection.
- If there is no inflammation, then the calcinates themselves will pass with time.
But the reason for the anti-tuberculosis treatment is a combination of calcifications and a reaction to the Mantoux test.
The rest of the treatment is the same as in adults: you need to constantly monitor the condition of the organs with x-rays, once a year or even more often - put Mantoux test.
