After an enhanced CT scan, I found shadows in my lungs. Is this early stage lung cancer?

A shadow in the lungs found during enhanced CT scan is not necessarily early-stage lung cancer. If the patient simply has a shadow in the lungs, it cannot be determined whether it is early-stage lung cancer.

1. No: Enhanced CT examination is an imaging diagnostic method that can be used clinically for auxiliary diagnosis of a variety of diseases, such as pneumonia, bronchitis and other diseases. This examination can be used to observe the specific situation of the lesion site and determine whether there is cancer. If only shadows are found in the lungs during the examination, but no other symptoms of discomfort occur, and there is no cough or sputum, it is considered to be unrelated to early lung cancer and may be caused by inflammatory stimulation. It can be treated with oral medications, such as amoxicillin capsules, cefixime tablets, etc.

2. Yes: If the patient also has obvious symptoms such as coughing, expectoration, and chest tightness, and the doctor has confirmed that the disease has developed to the middle or late stage, then it may be early lung cancer. It is recommended that the patient seek medical attention in time to complete relevant examinations to clarify the diagnosis, and then take targeted measures according to the doctor's advice.

In addition, it may also be caused by tuberculous pleurisy and other reasons. You need to go to the hospital for detailed examination and treatment. In daily life, you should develop good living habits, pay attention to a reasonable diet, try to eat light food, and avoid spicy and irritating food. In addition, you should maintain a good attitude and avoid excessive mental tension and anxiety.