Vascular Calcifications...... - General Health Message Board

schao · 03-10-2006, 02:21 PM

Hi all,

I am having all kinds of health issues, and had a quick question. I was in the ER a few weeks ago for some pains in my stomach area, they did a ct scan without contrast, they noted on the report "multiple vascular calcifications noted", but at the bottom when they write their impression, they didnt even mention it. Im a 26 yr. old female. My cholesterol and blood pressure are both fine. Is this anything I should be concerned about? The doc at the ER didnt seem to think it was, so I dont know. Any ideas?

schao

Scotch · 03-12-2006, 06:10 AM

You said you've been having all sorts of medical problems or something, have any of them been in relation to your kidneys or thyroid? From what I remember, any previous or current damage to the kidneys can lead to bones having a lower absorbtion of minerals, so they get stored in the elsewere, which can lead to vascular calcifications. Thyroid and bone disorders could lead to the same scenario.

Since your 26 and have good BP and cholesterol levels then the doc probably didn't want to worry you, however, if I were you I would talk to your regular doctor. Vascular calcifications are very bad and can be a huge contributer to heart attack and heart failure! So you should follow up on this soon.