Question to GP Maarten: White spot on x-ray has become larger
Maarten Vasbinder is a retired general practitioner (still a BIG registration), a profession he previously practiced largely in Spain. On Thailandblog he answers questions from readers who live in Thailand.
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Dear Martin,
A few months ago I approached you to ask your opinion about an X-ray of my lungs. At the time, the doctor in the hospital determined that it was not cancer, but pneumonia and now bronchitis.
I recently had another x-ray taken because I feel like my lung capacity is much less than it was two years ago. The doctor said there was nothing wrong, but I see that the 'white' spot in the photo has gotten bigger. For example, I notice that I have difficulty cycling on hilly routes, something I could do before. Downhill goes well, but uphill I have to get off and walk.
Dr. Maarten, would you please look at the photos and give advice if possible? (I did not send the old X-ray photo.) The two recent photos will be sent separately to thailandblog.nl.
Question 2.
A few months ago I also approached you after a fall on my leg that has an implant. You and the doctor here found no fracture. A plaster cast was then applied in the hospital. This had to remain in place for a week, followed by another week of bed rest. Then I started walking with a walker, then with a cane, until I was finally able to walk indoors without a cane.
What I then noticed while walking with the walker was a pain from my hip that extended to my knee. That is largely over now. Someone suggested it was a hamstring injury and that it could take up to four months before I was pain free. What is your opinion about this?
Thank you in advance for taking the time to read and respond to this message.
Regards,
J.
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