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Hi , I was diagnosed with Ground Glass opacity in my hrct scan with score of 4/40. After a week when I got my hrct scan re done, there no more ground Glass opacity reported. Wanted to know does these ground Glass opacities disappear by themselves without any medication

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It depends upon the duration between the first and second ct scan ...  Read More

In first ct scan it showed ground glass opacities in billaterla lower lobes and 2nd scan showed normal scan I checked with pulmonologist he told its normal I want 2nd opinion but there is no another pulmonologist I have no cough now fever no weight loss is ground glass opacities are the symptoms of lungs cancer I m worried I sent my reports on line

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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 ...  Read More

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Hi my name is vishal thakur age 39 I have ground glass opacities in lower lobes of both lungs is it related to cancer kindly tell me I m.worried I have nonsymptoms even I did my x ray today it's normal and I did my scan again it showed nothing what to do I m in great tension

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Pl consult. ...  Read More

He was diagnosed with Autoimmune Encephalitis (Anti Amphyphysin antibody - Positive, Anti GAD 65 antibody - weak positive, Anti TPO antibody - Positive) 2 years back. His symptoms are partial seizures only. No other symptoms. 2 years back they did a PET CT which showed ground glass opacity but they mentioned that it could be due to some infection

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It's not cancer ...  Read More

I did an xray and the reports came today.It states that I have ground glass appearance on the peripheral region of the left lung.What does this mean and why does this happen?

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Do a online consultation with Pulmonologist for better evaluation and treatment ...  Read More

My full family infected with covid 12-13 dys back Have gone for thorax Got report as groumd glass opacity Ct18/25 What kind of treatmemt and medicine cn mke them cure. Spo2-96 Problem father- not ble to tke very deep breath but no issue in normal breathe Wife and mother- both re very weak not able to do any kind of work. All of us too weak Fat

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CT shows moderate to severe infection in lungs . Consult a doctor for appropriate next managment and detailed evaluation. ...  Read More

Tested negative for covid 19 on 20.11.2020. I had puneomonia when I was positive. Took one month treatment from a reputed pulmonologist. Latest CT chest shows "patchy ground glass haziness seen in lower right lobe" CT severity score is 2/25. Now I don't feel any breathing difficulty much or any other problems except little weakness. Please help.

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so the radiological/ct recovery can take almost 4-6 mnths to show.. take care and stay relaxed! ...  Read More

Hi, My uncle has Ground Glass Nodule in lungs with 5mm. Please find the CT scan reports. Currently he has cough from 15 days but not severe. It triggers only for some Foods. There is no breathing issue. Please advise

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Just keep in follow up for that nodule. Rule out aspiration. ...  Read More

Please explain am using glass or not eye prescription explain please should I wear glass or not please help

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You should wear constantly. ...  Read More

A small v shaped opacity been seen in his eye. So what is the further step we need to take regarding this opacity.

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You should consult local Opthalmologist but mild corneal opacity at age of 6 yrs gradually disappear with body growth but it takes years ,not months ...  Read More

Fibroatelectatic opacities in right and left lobe is serious? my mother got CT scan due to colorectal cancer everything else in report shows normal. Is this issue serious for lungs?

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May be due to old infection. Pl consult pulmonologist with detailed history and reports and treatment taken for better evaluation and treatment. ...  Read More

First of all ,my doctor prescribed minus one powered glass in right (and left eye zero ) Now when I wear glasses (This is my first time glass wearing) I see clearer and larger in my right eye through glasses. In left it is normal through glasses as there are no power. Now my question is is it normal?

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If there is a difference in the image size between the two eyes with glasses, please get your power rechecked. The clarity should improve and not the image size with glasses. ...  Read More

Doctor, My age is 14. I was suffered from StromaL keratitis which result in stromal opacity. Doctor prescribed me some drops for curing keratitis and he told me that the opacity will not go away probably. He also told me to use "Hylo Gel" 5 times per day. I visited him after 1 year and 2-3 months, he told me that the opacity is faint now and it may

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Hi, To answer your question: 1) yes it is a good sign that opacity is faint. 2) yes , if majority of opacity becomes faint, your vision problem due to opacity will reduce. 3) surgery is not recommen ...  Read More

What does patchy opacity positive means in chest X-ray after mild covid? These opacity have appeared after covid infection to me last month...almost 30 days are over. When should i take the next X-ray?

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Need to ask few more questions before commenting. ...  Read More

I'm Studying For CA. We have Classes For More than 10 hours. With the grace of god Doesn't have any issues to my eye. I don't use any glasses for eye. Here, I request you to prefer the best Computer Glass?

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For long duration use blue filter glasses ...  Read More

How corneal opacity can be treated either with surgery or eye drops and how much time to take heal..

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a corneal opacity which has led to the formation of SCAR over cornea generally will require surgery if centrally placed on your cornea disturbing your visual axis and line of sight if scar has not for ...  Read More

Difference between corneal opacity and corneal scar.Both are same disease.How it will be treated...i

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Corneal opacity means loss of normal transparency of cornea which is caused by scarring. Treatment depends on the conditions leading to this opacity n the grade of opacity. ...  Read More

Does Doing HRCT stimulates and spreads the existing fibrotic opacities?qqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqq

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No ...  Read More

HRCT report shows small fibrotic opacity in right middle lobe. What does it mean? Is it serious issue?? I do not have any health issues now.

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Fibrotic opacities usually indicate an inflammation which has healed. if it is limited only to one place without anyother pathology elsewhere and no problems, I assume, you should not worry. But you n ...  Read More

I am suffering from opacity L+ heliam whether it is like chest congestion. Does it can cured within a week.

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Hi. I understand your concern s. You will need to undergo a detailed examination and investigation. Consult a pulmonologist for the same at the earliest ...  Read More

A recent x-ray stated 'A few subtle inhomogenous opacities are seen on both lower zones.' What is the meaning of the same? Thank you.

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You probably have Lower respiratory tract infections (pneumonia/pulmonary Koch's). Approach a chest physician asap ...  Read More

A male child had an eye injury at 3months of age.And he developed a cataract which was diagnosed as traumatic cataract. Subsequently he was operated at PGI and an IOL was implanted. Also an iridectomy was performed . After operation he was advised patching of the normal eye Patching is continuing till now. Everything went fine for two years .visu

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Hello That could be posterior capsular opacification in peripheral part of capsular bag There is nothing to worry Having said that it is provisional diagnosis Kindly share photos of his eyes so that I ...  Read More

While I was playing in the cricket ground a piece of glass was inserted below my ankle and got removed automatically after 2 seconds of bleeding. It only gone 6 mm inside my foot.What would happen? Septic or Nothing? Or I should use a bandage? What are the Symptoms of infection or Septic?

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Inj TT and cleaning of wound .If infected and painful you may need a antiobic and analgesic and antiinflammatory . ...  Read More

My sister is having pain in her chest , x ray done , report shows she is having inhomogeneous opacity in lower zone ? Infiltration. Will suggest what next step should be taken and how this can be resolved ?

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Probably lung infection . Meet a general physician and get treated ...  Read More

Is disciform corneal opacities is harmful but I havision 6/6 normal and also I have no blurring

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Hello If vision is 6 /6 and no problem then there is no problem Disciform corneal edema is usually present in viral infection and is associated with decrease in vision Having said that it is provis ...  Read More

I have done my xray and found Inhomogeneous opacities are seen in right mid zones need to know what to do with

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HELLO, CONSULT A CHEST PHYSICIAN. IT MAY BE TUBERCULOSIS OR HEALD TUBERCULOSIS PREVIOUS. O.K BYE. ...  Read More

I have multiple corneal opacities due to viral punctate keratitis from last four months . I already used steroids and lubricant's but condition getting worst .... What do I do ? Tell me some more effective eye drops ..... Please

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Hello You may use cyclosporine eyedrop twice daily for 6 months along with lubricating eyedrop frequently You may also use soft steroid like fluorometholone in slow tapering doses under guidance of op ...  Read More

I have multiple corneal opacities in my right eye due to conjunctivitis from four months . Doctor I already used lubricant's and steroids but the condition getting worst. I am also asked it to many opthalmologist and they said , there is no cure for it, it remains as is it..... So can you tell me detail about this condition like what is corneal opa

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Conjunctivitis does not cause corneal opacity, please share your photos it may be due to viral punctate keratitis. ...  Read More

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