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Tb and lungs retention
Sir my grandfather becomes ill.. and he is a very patient of tb and lungs retention... yesterday one dr. removes fluid from lungs but now his legs became swell.. so sir is it possible to get swollen on legs..
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Dr. Amruth Sindhu
Pulmonologist
17 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi. I understand your concern s. He will need to undergo a detailed examination and investigation. Consult a pulmonologist for the same at the earliest. Depends on the cause for effusion and other co morbities.
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Dr. Sarthak Rastogi
Pulmonologist
16 yrs exp
Mumbai
Swelling on legs is not related to the pleural tapping.... it may be associated with other issues. Get a complete physical examination for your grand father
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