Is calcific tendonitis cancer?
My shoulder has been hurting a lot lately, and the doctor said something about calcific tendonitis. My neighbour said it can turn into something serious, like cancer. Is that true, or is he just scaring me?
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5 months ago
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Relax, absolutely not. Calcific tendonitis is basically calcium buildup in your tendons, mostly around the shoulder. It can be super painful, yes, but it is entirely non-cancerous. Get it checked by an ortho to manage the pain.
5 months ago
Bro no way, dont panic. My uncle had this and honestly it sounds scary but it is just calcium deposits, not cancer at all. It just hurts like crazy when moving the arm, so better show a doc and get some physio done.
5 months ago
No, it is completely benign. When I went to my orthopedist, he explained that it is a common condition where calcium crystals form inside the tendon, usually due to wear and tear or aging. He told me it has zero connection to cancer, though the inflammation can cause sharp pain.
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5 months ago
Not at all, it is just calcium depositing in the muscle tissues. I had a mild shoulder issue last year and my doctor told me to rest it first, and later allowed light mobility work and walking to keep the blood flowing. Definitely get a doctor's green light before starting any exercise.
4 months ago
I completely understand why you are asking this, I was also terrified and crying thinking it was something life-threatening when I first saw my reports. The pain is so intense it makes you think the worst. But please take a deep breath, it is not cancer, just a painful calcium buildup that can be treated.