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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 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

Hello, I've attached chest x-ray, is it normal or do I have any problem? I'm getting cough from 4 days

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Normal ...  Read More

Hello doctors, The X-rays attached are taken 4 years back for my aching legs, back & pain below knees after standing for some time. The doctors gave pain killers, but still have the same problem now. Is there a better treatment for this? If so please prescribe. Thanks.

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Tablet Cartigen forte.. Two times a day ...  Read More

Pls have a look of ths X RAY any disc present i have slight pain near buttock. On off pls suggest wht to do

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There is widening of the disc space between L4 and 5 better to see orthopedic and do MRI if pain is severe. ...  Read More

Hello Please find the attached X ray report for my cervical ap and lat. Can someone tell me if something is wrong?

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Needs detail about symptoms ...  Read More

I got a helpful answer to my query on Practo. https://www.practo.com/consult/left-ilium-bone-is-looking-small-in-xray-my-ortho-has-diagnosed-loss-of-lumbar-lordosis-on-19-6-26-thereafter-on-30-6/q Previous two X-rays are enclosed here taken on 19/06/26 and 19/05/26 As per blood test Calcium was 9.5 on 2/6/26 and 10.05 on 24/6/26 As per USG Abdomen

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I don’t see any abnormality in these X-rays … serum calcium is also in normal range ...  Read More

"Chest X-ray reveals prominent bilateral bronchovascular markings and hilar congestion.i am a smoker.

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Its bronchitis due to smoking ...  Read More

Is this spine x ray normal or it has any abnormalities . I'm having extreme pain in lower back if I stand for 2 hrs continuous or if I sit on floor for half hr doc has suggested x ray. Is this x-ray normal or any prevailing health issues are visible

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Hello ...Xray show Bilateral Sacroilitis.. Do u have Morning stiffness..?? ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, I had a dental X-ray yesterday and was advised that there may be an infection in an old extraction area/root region. I have been prescribed Metrogyl, Amoxy 650 LB, Aceclo SP and Rabeprazole DSR. The tooth in that area was actually extracted several years ago. Could you please review whether the treatment plan and possible extraction/s

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Hello Sir, X ray shows the root piece, extraction is the option. If the immediate implant placement option is there then get it done. Nothing serious or dangerous ...  Read More

I got a fracture in my second metatarsal bone of right leg I'm sharing x ray images after 15 days of fracture Is it healing and going good or do I require surgery to fix it How many days more it requires to fix or join

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No surgery It will heal with rest, medicine and plaster ...  Read More

This is x ray image of shoulder ...having severe pain from 15-20 days..request to evaluate a bit this image?

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Kindly provide details of you complaint of severe pain, any trauma or heavy or weight lifting or fall. As per the x-ray you provided there is no bony injury at present. For more details and treatment ...  Read More

Hi all , I noticed a dark area on the lower left side of my chest X-ray. Could you please tell me if that is normal?

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Appears to be Normal. Pl consult. ...  Read More

PFA my X ray report after having cough for 11 days with phelm. With increase in cough in early morning hours just after waking up.

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

I have little pain in left knee I have done X-ray Docter said it's ok but pain still exits during driving mostly not in waking ..pls check X-ray and guide is it any serious issue or arthritis or any thing else ..which test should I do

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Mri of knee ...  Read More

Sir I am having back pain early morning. I wake up with pain every morning. It's mainly in winter season. I also Sleep in a closed room. With door and window closed. I have done a x ray for the same. The pain is at left side. Kindly see I am very worried.

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Xray is normal Start following tablet Tablet Etoshine mr Powergesic gel ...  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

I want to know that what's the exact problem in her body by analysing this X ray so please help me and tell me what's the problem and what precautions should be taken.

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Neck of femur fracture, better to go for hemi replacement of hip ...  Read More

Neck x ray done by orthopedic doctor because of upper back pain. It shows front x ray shows small round shaped image at the front of right side.can u plz tell what causes it

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Share the xray film ...  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

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