1. Home
  2. Consult with a doctor
  3. Flu

  4. Enlarged lymph nodes in chest area.

Enlarged lymph nodes in chest area

2017-09-14 16:45:01
My father is having general body swelling. His blood test reports indicate increase in ear, creatinine, urea and decrease in platelet counts. His CT scan indicated mild bilateral pleural in fusion and retro peritoneal, pelvic and inguinal lymphadenopathy. Largest measured 17mm SAD in left inguinal region. At present he has been put on steroids however his doctor is unable to provide a concrete diagnosis.
50 Views

Answers (1)

Get your queries answered instantly with Practo AI FREE

50000+ health queries resolved in last month

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Consult Now
HELLO, HE IS IN A CRITICAL STAGE. CRF(CHRONIC RENAL FAILURE) BILATERAL PLURAL EFFUSION, AROUND HEART IN PERICARDICUM IS ALSO FILLED WITH EFFUSION. DUE TO CRF BODY SWELLING DUE TO EFFUSION OF FLUIDE. ALL LYMPHNODES ARE ENLARGED . SO NO ONE DIAGNOSIS IS THEIR ALL THE ORGANS ARE DAMAGED. SO  YOU CAN UNDERSTAND, HOW  COMPLECTED IS THE DIAGNOSIS. O.K BYE.

Answered2017-09-14 18:00:15

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Articles you may like

Seroma Formation – a Common Complication of Axillary Surgery

Dr.Rohan Khandelwal

A seroma is accumulation of clear fluid in the body after surgery. It is a common complication which can occur in the un ... Read more

Demystifying Thyroid Diseases

Dr.Vinay S Bhat

The Thyroid is an endocrine gland present in the neck of every human being. It is a very important gland which is essent ... Read more

This Is One of the Most Common Yet Unspoken Side Effects of Breast Cancer Treatment

Ms.Samara Mahindra

What is Lymphedema? The lymphatic system consists of a fluid called lymph, which flows throughout our entire body for de ... Read more

All About Breast Cancer Surgery

Dr.Kaushal Yadav

Types of breast cancer surgeries:Wide Excision/ Lumpectomy: Tumor along with normal surrounding tissue is excised. Suffi ... Read more

Homeopathic Treatment of Tonsillitis

Dr.Jyoti Singh

Tonsils are two oval shaped tissue pads at the back of the throat (one on each side) which act as the first line of defe ... Read more

Breast Cancer Surgery

Dr.Hemant Goyal

Many women in india suffering from breast cancer could not afford or avail the 3D digital mammogram with Tomosynthesis a ... Read more

Tell us what's troubling you

Want relief from cold & cough?

Consult Now

Down with fever or flu?

Consult Now

Stomach out of order?

Consult Now

Tired of clinic wait times?

Consult Now

Related Questions

Swollen lymph nodes on right side neck

3342 Views
First of all swelling of gland under jaw at mandibular angle. Enlargement of lymph nodes on ride side of ...Read More

Lymph node swelling

755 Views
Small lymph node swelling in the back of neck due to the dandruff in hair scalp may persist since prolong ...Read More

Swelling of lymph nodes in groin area

710 Views
I am suffering from swollen lymph nodes in groin area. It pains sometimes specially when I walk, ride sta ...Read More

Lymph node

613 Views
How do i know my lymph node had been swollen for years it found accidentally which is not getting any big ...Read More

Lymph node swelling behind neck

530 Views
I had lymph node swelling behind my neck in October and it occured again. It is very painful. I was diagn ...Read More

Swelling lymph node

115 Views
Hello, my usg of neck report details- A small oval lymph node with central hilar echo 16mm x 10mm seen in ...Read More

Is this lymph node swelling?

172 Views
Had a potential hiv exposure on December 8th. Got on PEP medication at 12 hours post exposure ( TDF + Emi ...Read More

Lymph node in armpit

465 Views
Hello sir I having pain in both armpit area that's why I go for axxilursy B/L ultrasound to find out the ...Read More

Swelling in lymph nodes

104 Views
Swelling in lymph nodes and some time pain. And some time pain my ear and last 3 months I am suffering th ...Read More

Thyroiditis and lymph node swelling

96 Views
Hi USG neck for my wife revealed thyroiditis. She also has developed some swollen lymph nodes at back of ...Read More
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.