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What is pleural effusion And I Am having like this problem and symptoms and I don't know what it is but I think I m having this issue

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Kindly consult with a pulmonary specialist for further evaluation and management ...  Read More

Ultrasound shows mild pleural effusion , after my doctor refers x ray but x ray shows nothing this is totally I confused plz tell me what this and I have no symptoms

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You will have to repeat an X ray after a couple of weeks to see if the effusion has increased. Ultrasound picks up even small amont of effusion which may not be seen on X ray. ...  Read More

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My age 25, I had pain in lower left back then my doctor suggested to ultrasound abdominal, it shows small kidney stone and I take medication for 20 days and after once again i went to ultrasound​ abdominal in that report no stone but there is mild pleural effusion, but x ray shows nothing,and i dont have any symptoms related to that,if there is a m

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No need to worry dear ...it will subsides automatically.. If you will have any breathing problem then review... otherwise no issue.you will be alright. ...  Read More

I have been detected with left pleural effusion with pleural cavity of 34mm depth Kindly suggest what can be the cause I have got the fluid removed

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Go for therapeutic pleural tap. Continue ATT ...  Read More

I had my quadruple heart bypass 2 years ago I still get pleural effusion and pain. Why

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U should consult your surgeon ...  Read More

Left pleural effusion ( chest pain breathing problem soon tired) feaver etc

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Get a CT scan done, pleural tap...based on pleural fluid reports treatment can be started ...  Read More

1-mild right pleural effusion 2-bilateral calcified pleural plaques 3-nodular right pleural thickening with enhancement suspicious of mesothelioma

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Immediately go to a chest physician. ...  Read More

My father, who is 54 years old, has been recently diagnosed with Asthma. He has also been diagnosed with Pleural effusion in the left lung. Today, he got Mantoux test done. Is pleural effusion curable?

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Pleural fluid is to be aspirated.With different investigations the cause may be determined and by these it is known whether it is curable. ...  Read More

I just wanted to ask if pleural effusion and pneumonia are the same thing ? kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk

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No.not at all. ...  Read More

I am having Pleural effusion what kind of things should i avoid in my food ?? What precautions should i take ? What type of food should be eat ?

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Pleural effusion has no relation with food. Any type of food is allowed ...  Read More

How is this test for bilateral mild pleural effusion. Process of collecting fluid outside body for sample or full cleaning

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If you are asking for Pleural Tap , it is both Diagnostic as well as Therapeutic. It will give relief from symptoms if it is caused by Pleural effusion & help in Diagnosis of the cause of it. ...  Read More

Let me know the best treatment for above problems , apart from these he is also having inflammation in left breast

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He need to be admitted and investigated for best treatment ...  Read More

My wife was detected with diabetes on 17 Nov'24, she started with diabetes medicines as HB1Ac was 11. On 19th Dec'24 after complaining, breathlessness it was found that her left lung collapsed due to plural effusion. Hospitalized for five days. Plural effusion checked, and results showed TB. TB medicine started 23rd Dec'24. A patch on the chest was

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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

Minimal bilateral pleural effusion due to acute pancreatitis and gallstone, can be cured? We have started the treatment.

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The prognosis is generally good with appropriate management and lifestyle modifications, particularly if the underlying cause (gallstones) is addressed Consider gallbladder removal within 2 weeks if g ...  Read More

I got tetralogy of fallot from childhood which was unrepaired now I am 21 I got pleural effusion frequent fever shortness of breath cough so now I am considering surgery should I go for it

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Consult your nearest cardiologist ...  Read More

It's been 8.5 months of my treatment. My reports showed significant improvement, i gained almost 8kgs. Suddenly I am unable to take anti TB medicines. My stomach is getting upset after taking the medicines. I either throw up after sometime or i get loose motions. I didn't take medicines for next two days, and my stomach became completely fine.When

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Need proper history to evaluate why you have been on ATT for more than 6mon. Is it EPTB or DR-TB? Consult for prompt evaluation and management. ...  Read More

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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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

We recently did an abdomen scan for my wife which said minimal pleural effusion of 8 mm. We visited a pulmonologist who took a chest x-ray and said x-ray is clear. Is there anything we need to do now for this. We are worried about this as we have an infant at home

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Why abdomen scan done? Confirm the quantity of pleural effusion with usg chest ...  Read More

Hi my father-in -law just had a by pass surgery 10 days ago he is having mild pleural effusion, can we give nebulisation with vital steam inhalation drops??? Please suggest, normal that drops are used in steam inhalation but can we use in nebuliser kindly guide

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Yes Nebulisation can be given, even in High grade pleural effusion. provided pt feels better & not breathless. Nebuliser will act on lungs & it will dilate bronchus. Effusion is outside lung parenchym ...  Read More

Hi my father-in-law, just had bypass surgery, due to surgery there is an pleural effusion in his right lung, we visited doctor who gave syrup and medicine to lower it down, but can we give nebuliser with nacl? Or plain water with Karvol plus drops in it?

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

Hello sir, My grandfather (age 76 ) has pleural effusion due to heart failure.He had pleural tapping but the fluid accumulated again.He has shortness of breath and appetite loss.His condition worsens at night.He is not able to sleep at night due to shortness of breath. Doctor has prescribed these medicines- dytor 10mg atorvastatin tablets nitroglyc

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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

My grandfather (age 76) has pleural effusion due to heart failure and I have written the medicines he has been prescribed.He has shortness of breath and it worsens at night.He is not able to sleep at night due to shortness of breath.He uses nebulizer at night,it only provides him relief for 2-3 hours.He had pleural tapping but the fluid accumulated

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He needs plural fluid analysis and other tests.pl consult pulmonologist and cardiologist for further evaluation and treatment. ...  Read More

I'm having symptoms like racing heart,mild chest pain,sometimes difficulty in breathing..In July also echo had shown the same thing I.e, Pericardial Effusion. Are Tachycardia and Pericardial Effusion related? Please tell me what to do for the issue mentioned in report... Kindly help

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It looks like you have recurrent pericarditis. You need evaluation and treatment ...  Read More

Respectful Authority, My uncle had an accident recently and the report of CT brain was normal but has shown Mild Hemothrax along with right pleural thickening, fracture of 4th, 5th and 6th ribs according to HRCT Chest. He was admitted to the hospital and being treated in emergency room from 30th of July and was then sent to general ward a couple of

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Its safe zone.. Consult general surgeon for chest trauma.. ...  Read More

Respectful Authority, My uncle had an accident recently and the report of CT brain was normal but has shown Mild Hemothrax along with right pleural thickening, fracture of 4th, 5th and 6th ribs according to HRCT Chest. He was admitted to the hospital and being treated in emergency room from 30th of July and was then sent to general ward a couple of

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Have to consult near by doctor for physical examination and further management ...  Read More

Hello Doctor My husband had pleural effusion in right lung...done with all the test of TB but few tests are in favour and few are against tb...What is the cause of pleural effusion?? Doctor started ATT...my husband is having severe weakness...Is it a side effect of ATT? Please help

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Need details of treatment please message or consult online ...  Read More

Hi 28f...in 2020 Aug did hrct chest to rule out covid but no covid but it showed bilateral minimal plueral effusion and infective etiology. Now I am getting chest X-ray single view post covid .my query is will chest X-ray single view show the bilateral plueral effusion if any or else do I need to take any diff X-ray

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

I have moderate right pleural effusion..plz tell me what are the treatment ..heart failure patient. My chest xray says: Homogeneous radio opacity with obliterated right cp angle and diaphragm are noted in right lower zone.. What will be the treatment

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You have to get it aspirated and pleural fluid analysis done. Only then you decide whether it is heart failure or infective due to tuberculosis. Subsequent treatment depending on aetiology of pleural ...  Read More

Hello Am diagnoised as am having ankle effusion that having terrible pain in may ankle ..can u suggest what is the best way to get rid of it.

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May be little synovitis Take some anti inflammatory n get some tests done. ...  Read More

Hello, I have completed my six months TB medication on this May 12, 2022 ( I was diagnosed with moderate pleural effusion in the right with underlying lung collapse) however, I am still having mild pain in the right side consistently and whenever I sleep I cough out little phelgum. Sometimes I feel difficult to breathe too. Why is it so?

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

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