Health Update: They Found Something Else
@Kouponkaren (5503)
United States
June 4, 2024 8:53pm CST
Thank you for all the kind words on my last post which was also a health update.
I mentioned I had to go to the hospital for three more CT scans and unfortunately one of those scans showed I have a renal artery aneurysm. Apparently, 25% of the people who have had SCAD heart attacks also have this type of aneurysm.
Fortunately, it is too small right now to require surgery. It's in the "watch and wait" stage. I am grateful for that. These sometimes burst, and that can cause death, but it is rare. The doctor said I need to keep my stress level and blood pressure down. I am trying!
It seems the more tests they perform on me, the more things they find wrong. Oh well, I guess it's better to find things sooner, rather than later when it's too late.
Have you ever heard of a renal artery aneurysm?
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@MarieCoyle (38708)
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5 Jun
With CT scans, often they find something they aren't looking for, and that you've had no symptoms for. If it's tiny, and they monitor it, it will be OK. It's good they found it early while it's small. Of course, it would be better to not have had it for it to be found in the first place, but it's good it will be monitored, and that it is tiny. I'm sorry, you have enough to worry about.
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@kaylachan (71773)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
5 Jun
No, but I did take high school anatomy twice. I do know about the human body and the fuctions of all the various systems. So, if it can exist, then anything is possible.
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@snowy22315 (182193)
• United States
5 Jun
No, but I don't know about the different types of aneurysms other than brain and abdominal. Maybe practicing meditation and prayer would help
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@marguicha (223777)
• Chile
5 Jun
Take care!
I haven´t heard of that but I´ll check it now.
I haven´t heard of that but I´ll check it now.1 person likes this
@FourWalls (69010)
• United States
5 Jun
No, I’d never heard of it. The Cleveland Clinic’s website says that 0.1% of the population gets one, so you’re a special person indeed! (You didn’t have to get one for me to know that, though. )
I’m thankful they found it “early” so they can monitor it! Praying for you!
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I’m thankful they found it “early” so they can monitor it! Praying for you! 1 person likes this
@wolfgirl569 (108144)
• Marion, Ohio
5 Jun
Heard of aneurysm but not there. Better to know and watch it
@RasmaSandra (80748)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
6 Jun
I have not heard about this but I wish you all the best and will put in a prayer for you,
@Marilynda1225 (83118)
• United States
5 Jun
I'm sorry to hear that they found a renal artery aneurysm and no I haven't heard of it before. Sending positive thoughts and prayers for you Karen. I would imagine it's hard not to stress over that news.
@JudyEv (342077)
• Rockingham, Australia
5 Jun
I've never heard of this and I'm sorry it's what you've been landed with. The only good thing about it is that you now know what is wrong.
