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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

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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What is the apical pleural cap and treatment for bilateral apical pleural capping seen in chest x ray.

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Hi. I understand your concerns . Unfortunately we don't treat the reports but we treat the person. So for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and to suggest you further management plan open a private ...  Read More

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

While playing squash I hit a wall and since then feeling pain in right side of the chest. I got an x Ray done after 2 weeks of this incident and diagnosed with pleural effusion/ thickening. Right and left costo-phrenic angle are blunted. Both hilarious are prominent with lobulated outline suggestive of hilar lymph node

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hello there. consult a pulmonologist and get a pleural tap done if the volume is more, he will give you appropriate treatment with antibiotics. also the pleural fluid may need a few tests. regard ...  Read More

I have been getting fever since 22nd April, 2017. Around 4th May, I had X-Ray chest done and it showed Pleural effusion on right side of the lungs. Diagnostic pleural tap was done for ADA, cell count etc and then my anti TB treatment started on 9th May. Still getting fever, stomach always upset. Recently, Did Widal test and it came out positive.

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hello get a blood culture done based on the sensitivity consult a physician and take the appropriate antibiotic for cure bye ...  Read More

My husband 32 year old is having chest pain left nipple region for 1 week .and pain increases while deep breathing or doing heavy activities.his x Ray shows pleural effusion ,ecg and other blood works were normal , at that time bp and pulse was high.he had bloody stools 4 years back and did colonoscopy but result was negative.

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The main cuase of pleural effusion is viral origin along vth day any history of tuberculosis,may also b d cause.. homoeopathy gives better resluts for this ...  Read More

I got pleural effusion on both lungs, major on right lung. Little bit of pain on right side of chest started from 5th of feb, finally diagnosed with TB infection on 5th of March. I am on ATT since 6th of March then shifted to dots program from 15th of March. Aspiration of fluid 250ml from right lung was done on 5th march. My chest x-ray got worse s

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You may have underlying pyopneumothorax.... NCCT chest is necessary to diagnose.... May need a chest tube too.... This kind of deterioration can happen even on ATT... May be because either of wrong di ...  Read More

My grandfather age is 85 year in x-ray doctor told pleural in lungs. After thoracentesis and lab test of pleural liquid doctor told tuberculosis. What is the medicine for it because he is old and more than 85 years.

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Hi, First the diagnosis need to be confirmed. As treatment of TB may continue for more than 6 months. Based on weight 4 drug ATT is given on daily basis. Before that liver function tests, HIV tests sh ...  Read More

I was suffering from back and chest pain so I did chest x-ray as per my family doctor's advice . The report shows left cost phrenic angle is blunted suggestive of left sided pleural effusion. My family doctor has seen the report and said it's TB as water is filled in lungs of left side.

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It could be tb.. but I think you need to remove the fluid and test for tb.. ...  Read More

My 10-month-old had a cough, and the doctor advised an X-ray. Our regular pediatrician said the X-ray looked normal. However, when we went to our hometown for Diwali holidays, and my cousin is doing MBBS and said he noticed some patches on the X-ray. Attached x-ray for a feedback.

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yes..pls connect ...  Read More

Is this chest x-ray hints towards COPD ? The doctor gave an inhaler. Did not explain much. Which part in the x-ray is abnormal?

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Consult online will guide you ...  Read More

The child not opening his left thumb,ahe is 1.6 year old,please check r ray film and suggest the issue.

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Picture of the hand needed.. X ray seems to be normal This is probably case of trigger finger(thumb) Consult to orthopaedic surgeon ..inspection and examination needed. ...  Read More

Today is day 54 ,I have been recently went for 3rd x-ray of 5th metatarsal fracture. As I start weight wearing from day 39th of fracture and start walking without any support at home. Please find the attached 3 X-ray document and tell me that my feet bone is fully united or not, if not fully united tell me what percentage is it healed. And how muc

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U may consult orthopaedic surgeon. ...  Read More

Hi good morning doctors happy independence day to All can a chest x ray shows hiatul hernia Plz help with ur precious answers

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I can definitely help you over this being a general physician You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ...  Read More

Is everything normal on my chest X-ray , i had bike accident 10 days ago. Please check is there everything ok in my x-ray?? Current i have no pain ..

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no..kindly connect, ...  Read More

Does my X-ray show Bronchitis, even mild or is it normal? Got a chest X-ray done—just want to know if it shows bronchitis (even mild) or if everything looks normal. Would appreciate any input

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Its normal , nothing is there ...  Read More

Hey docs, I did the chest x ray this month again. Please let me know if it's normal. Needed a second opinion based upon the pulmonologist. Just stopped smoking cigarettes. Used to smoke about 5 a day. Thanks 🙏

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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

I have attached my recent chest x ray. Please help me to know, Is it Normal or not? If Not Normal, then is it reversible or permanent?

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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

I've attached my chest X-ray image for your review. The radiologist's report states 'No abnormalities, Normal chest X-ray.' However, I've also shared the image with a doctor friend, who suggested the presence of nodes and bronchovascular prominence in the lungs. I'd appreciate your expert opinion on this matter. Could you please examine the image.

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I've had a chest X-ray as part of my routine labs (although I do suffer from mild exertional chest heaviness and sob), and I've attached the film. Can you take a look and tell me if everything appears normal?

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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

I've had a chest X-ray as part of my routine labs, and I've attached the film. Can you take a look and tell me if everything appears normal?

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Even though normal through tecnician always get report from radiologist ...  Read More

I've had a chest X-ray as part of my routine labs, and I've attached the film. Can you take a look and tell me if everything appears normal?

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It is normal. But get reporting done. ...  Read More

As part of a routine check-up, we would like to get a chest X-ray to assess the condition of the lungs. Which view would be most appropriate for this purpose?

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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

Do I have pericardial effusion. 1st x ray is 2 months back 2 nd x ray is 4 days back.recent one shows heart big compared to 2 months back xray of heart.do I have pericardial effusion. Plz reply

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Thoracic mri shows bilateral thin pleural effusion and doctor ordered chest x ray. do I have pleural effusion, heart seems swelling seen .do I have pericardial effusion. Plz check x ray chest and mri scan.

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

In my chest x ray,my cardio thoracic ration is 0.55.what does this means .Is it normal or what.i dont have any symptoms .please let me know

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It's normal ...  Read More

My daughter is 3 and half years old. She fell down from bed yesterday. Her right hand is swollen. We took x-ray yesterday. I have attached her x-ray report. Can you please tell me what is there in the report? is there any fracture in her hand?

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Kindly visit the nearest hospital with Orthopaedic facilities ...  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

I am 15 weeks pregnant and have a tooth ache . Is it safe to visit the dentist and get the tooth X-ray/ root canal done at this time of pregnancy

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