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Left pleural effusion
Dx'd with acute pancreatitis and left pleural effusion and also with AKI. Will effusion resolve on its own?. Or diuretics needs to be given. Had foot edema and ascities though recovered good.
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Left pleural effusion has may causes , of which acute pancreatitis is one such cause . But need more investigations to rule out others . Use of diuretics is decided based on one’s heart and kidney status
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
44 yrs exp
Hyderabad
You have to be completely evacuated. Pl consult pulmonologist for further evaluation and treatment.
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Dr. Fatima Mamnoon
Tuberculous and chest Diseases Specialist
10 yrs exp
New Delhi
Hello u will need to be evaluated in person with doctor , and gastroenterologist opinion will also be needed
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Dr. Amruth Sindhu
Pulmonologist
17 yrs exp
Bangalore
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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