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I have scolorderma and fluid in lungs
All the test for tuberculosis are negative so reason for fluid in lungs is unknown. What could be the reason and any further suggestions. I have problem of cough very often when I try to talk. I feel too much tired and feel problem in breathing even climbing a short stairs. Skin is tight. I m getting fever but paracetamol helps to reduce it. Please help!!!
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Dr. K Shanmuganandan
Rheumatologist
37 yrs exp
Chennai
Dear sir
Scleroderma is systemic autoimmune disease
I feel the pleural effusion is due to multiple but related tob scleroderma causes
I would like to specifically know the various symptoms and details of illness in great detail so that we can diagnose and treat
The cough is due to lung involve me mt
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pl do ct scan if chest
pulmonary function test
diffusion studies
arterial blood gas analysis
blood chemistry
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I would like to consult in detail regarding scleroderma with details from you through practo call or chat
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