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Lungs looks.flat when touched

2023-11-06 16:08:26
My father is 68 years old and we met the doctor for his cold,cough,fatigue . When doctor just touched his abdomen area she said about lungs as  its not looking like expanding as expected and seems its flat and asked to take Ct scan .can you please help.to let me know is it is anything serious or can be cured by medicine
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The doctor must be commenting on the movement of diaphragm muscle, which may be reduced in a variety of diseases.
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Connect and consult for detailed evaluation of the patient before a CT scan is performed.

Answered2023-11-08 06:16:08

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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

Answered2023-11-06 16:18:39

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get a basic chest x ray done ??

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Is he having Diabetes. Pl consult pulmonologist with detailed history and reports and treatment taken for better evaluation and treatment.

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Consult a pulmonologist with detailed history

Answered2023-11-07 17:15:38

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Perform basic tests like Chest X-ray, Routine blood tests e.g. Hb, TC, DC, CRP, at first.
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Review with Reports

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Consult me

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kindly explain in detail over a consult..he must have told about diaphragm and not lung

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