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Regarding findings of chest X-Ray
I am 36yr lady. On 15 Nov 21, I have undergone chest x ray. In the report following is written:-
"A few fibrotic strands are seen in the left upper zone".
Please clarify on the report. Is there anything to worry. Any sign of serious decease. And what will be the treatment and how long .??
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Old healed lesion ..no need to worry
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As India is endemic country to TB, all are exposed to TB and only some show signs of disease. From the report, a old healed tb is a possibility. However, need the indication of cxr, any symptoms u had before deeming insignificant...
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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
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
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46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Nothing to worry. It is only old healed lesion.No active treatment is necessary.
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Fibrotic strands usually represent scars of some past infection. However if there are any symptoms, better to consult a pulmonologist and get additional investigations like CT scan.
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