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Fluid in lungs and abdomen

2022-03-30 15:17:15
My sister has a fluid in Lungs and abdomen as verified from CT scan and Ada report reflect 51. As per doctor all the clinical symptoms are of TB also Ada is high. Hence TB medicine started on 6th February 2022 and on 19th March xray was improved and water was reduced in lungs with no fever but after 3 days again Fever came which was 104 degree also X ray was worsen and currently she is admitted in hospital and 1.5ltr water is drained out..again tomorrow they will drain water. Ultrasound was done for abdomen and its fine. Please advise what can be the reason for sudden increase in fluid in lungs and high fever when she was improving with ATT medication. I am attaching the x ray which is improved one and the latest one.
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There are many reasons for increase in pleural fluid after starting TB treatment. Some additional tests for pleural fluid analysis and CT chest may be needed to find out the cause.
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Consult a pulmonologist for further evaluation

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Take a consultation with pulmonologist for better evaluation and treatment

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We have to do plueral fluid analysis, again, so that we know the diagnosis.pl consult Pulmonologist with all the reports and treatment taken.

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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and reports to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same

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