What are the consequences of not treating hamartoma

Some young patients with hamartoma lack knowledge about hamartoma and think that as long as there is no pain, this tumor does not need to be treated. Is this really the case? Let me introduce to you the consequences of not treating hamartoma.

Hamartomas can occur not only in the kidneys, but also in the brain, eyes, heart, lungs, bones, and other parts of the body. Hamartomas have a canceration rate of about 5%, and if they grow too large, they may rupture and bleed. When a large hamartoma suddenly ruptures, the patient will experience symptoms such as waist and abdominal pain and hematuria. Patients with severe hemorrhage may feel a mass in the abdomen and even have symptoms of shock. If not treated in time, the tumor may become cancerous, posing a threat to life.

Because hamartomas grow and there are certain risks, treatment of hamartomas is necessary. Currently, the treatment of hamartomas is mainly based on symptoms, tumor size, etc. For asymptomatic tumors with a diameter of less than 4 cm, since the risk of spontaneous rupture is not high, close observation and active monitoring of tumor size progression can be used.

Cancer patients should take various active treatment methods regardless of whether they have symptoms or not. First of all, they should adjust their bad eating and living habits and regularly participate in physical exercise to achieve the effect of strengthening their physical fitness and increasing their resistance.

When the diameter of renal hamartoma is less than 4 square centimeters, conservative treatment combining Chinese and Western medicine should be adopted; if the diameter is 4-8 centimeters, follow the doctor's advice and decide whether to use conservative treatment or surgical treatment based on your specific situation; if the diameter is greater than 8 centimeters, surgical treatment is mostly adopted.

Patients with smaller tumor diameters can have a renal B-ultrasound examination every three months, and if necessary, a renal color Doppler ultrasound examination. The purpose is to observe whether the tumor has grown in the short term. If it grows very fast in the short term, the doctor should be contacted in time to take timely and effective measures.

Hamartoma patients must pay attention and actively seek treatment. During the treatment process, they should maintain a happy mood. A good attitude is more effective than any treatment. In daily life, they should maintain a happy mood and avoid being angry. Hamartoma patients should eat light and nutritious food.