Hi everyone, my best friend recently had issues with his ears, he was getting bunged up every six weeks and gp gave drops which didn't work at first but then after a while they did.  But the condition came and went so gp referred him to an ENT.  Friend went to see ENT a week ago and had hearing test which was all good and had ears checked out which were all good.  However, ENT used a scope and looked up his nose and found a polyp.  Now wants friend to have an MRI despite telling them on the day that he did not think it was anything nasty.  However, friend is now really suffering mentally as already suffers from anxiety.  ENT doctor says that the MRI will tell him if it needs a biopsy.

Friend is really really worried about that as it's not a small procedure in that area of the body and leads a very active outdoor lifestyle.  Also, is self employed and worried about having to take time off work for recovery etc.  So I advised friend to ring and talk to someone at ENT dept.  He did and they passed on his worries to the consultant.  However consultant still wants the MRI.  Sorry this post is so long.  Bear with me.  

Anyway, friend is upset because ear problem he thinks will come back (periodic bunged up and deafness and no explanation on that) and also he didn't go to ENT consultant with a nasal problem.  No symptoms at all - so can't really believe he's being sent for an MRI scan and potentially a very worrisome nasty procedure after that if consultant still isn't sure.  But what he can't understand is why consultant said nothing nasty and still sending for scan?  

Consultant didn't allow him to ask questions and he felt rushed and stressed at appointment.  

Since this he can't concentrate on his job either, its really affecting his mental health.

Any thoughts very much appreciated.