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Female | 31

What is causing fluid around my lungs and elevated D-dimer levels?

Fluid around my lungs what causing that and my d timer a little high

1 Answer
Dr. Shweta Bansal

Pulmonologist

Answered on 23rd May '24

Liquid between the lungs is called pleural effusion. Among the reasons causing pleural effusion, congestive heart failure, pneumonia, cancer and kidney or liver disease are some of them. A significantly levelled D-dimer can mean that there are blood clots, which can also lead to pleural effusion. It is worth to see a pulmonologist to get appropriate evaluation and treatment.

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Sir TB treatment valaki e pachakarma treatment chestara sir

Male | 24

TB requires antibiotics for 6-9 months.. Untreated TB can cause severe complications.. Complete treatment is essential to prevent drug resistance.. Consult a qualified medical professional for proper diagnosis and treatment..

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Shweta Bansal

Dr. Shweta Bansal

Hi, my name is aiden i am 14 years old and I've been wondering if there something wrong with me when i lay down on my chest i find it a lil hard to breathe sometimes i wonder if its axizety or i might be overthinking but other then that ive been having axizety making it hard for me to sleep and i just feels like my eyes are close but im not getting any sleep what should i do

Male | 14

When you lay on your chest and it feels hard to get air in, that could be from anxiety. Anxiety also makes it difficult for people to sleep well at night.  You can learn how to control your breathing when talking about it with them and other ways of calming down too if they know about it. Try doing things before going to bed like making a routine so that every time before sleep you will make sure that you get into bed more easily also practice good habits around sleep like not watching any screens an hour before bedtime because they keep awake longer which means fewer hours spent resting. If these symptoms stay or get worse then maybe it's time to see the doctor and tell them what’s been happening.

Answered on 13th June '24

Dr. Shweta Bansal

Dr. Shweta Bansal

i recently got tested for covid and was positive and i haven’t had a fever for 48 hours but i took another test and it came back positive but have no symptoms just a sore throat from dry cough am I good to hang with friends?

Male | 19

It's good that you haven't had a fever for 48 hours, that's a positive sign. Nonetheless, the sore throat you may be able to catch from a dry cough may as well mean that you are infected and may still be contagious. Staying at home and keeping away from people is the best way to protect other people from infection. Continue with the fluids, take your rest, and check your symptoms regularly. 

Answered on 23rd Sept '24

Dr. Shweta Bansal

Dr. Shweta Bansal

nafodil 50 is safe to use

Male | 49

Nafodil 50 treats bre­athing issues like asthma and chronic lung disease­. It helps relax airways, easing symptoms like­ coughing and tightness. The doctor prescribe­s this drug after considering your condition. You should take it e­xactly as instructed, neither more­ nor less.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Shweta Bansal

Dr. Shweta Bansal

My CT Scan report. Area of ground glass opacification is seen in the right lower lobe. A tiny subpleural nodule is seen in the right lung on image #4-46. What meant by it in easy and understandable words

Male | 32

Based on the CT scan report, here are a couple of findings:

Ground glass opacification in the right lower lobe: This refers to an area in the lung that appears hazy or cloudy on the CT scan. It can indicate various conditions, such as inflammation, infection, or early stages of lung disease.

Subpleural nodule in the right lung: This refers to a small abnormality or growth detected in the right lung, near the outer lining of the lung. The exact nature of the nodule would need further evaluation to determine if it is benign (non-cancerous) or potentially malignant (cancerous).

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Shweta Bansal

Dr. Shweta Bansal

Lungs transplant after at the age of 74

Male | 74

A lung transplant is a major surgery in which one person's damaged lungs are replaced with healthy ones from a donor. At the age of seventy-four, the body may not tolerate new lungs as well as when it was younger, which can cause some complications. The symptoms that tell you that you need a lung transplant are severe dyspnea and a permanent lack of energy. It's a difficult decision and requires careful thought as well as consultation with professionals.

Answered on 28th Oct '24

Dr. Shweta Bansal

Dr. Shweta Bansal

I am looking after my dad that has end of life copd.hes not eating much very weak talks in his sleep and fidgety and is getting withdrawn from peopl

Male | 83

Extreme fatigue and loss of appetite could be caused by COPD. Sometimes people may talk while asleep, be restless, or become unresponsive during this period. This means that the body is extremely weak. Right now, what is most important is to make sure he is relaxed all the time, don’t force him to eat too much but give him small amounts of food often. 

Answered on 13th June '24

Dr. Shweta Bansal

Dr. Shweta Bansal

I am a 47 year old male i had post thyroidectomy and recently got a CT scan and it shows subcentrimetric nodules scattered in the lungs so what does that mean

Male | 47

Following your thyroid surgery and the CT scan, some small nodules were spotted in your lungs. These are very common little growths that hardly ever have any symptoms attached to them. They could have been caused by many things such as infections or past illnesses. In most cases, no action needs to be taken concerning these growths but you need to keep visiting a doctor to check up on them frequently. If you start feeling unusual in any way like continuous coughing or struggling to breathe, please inform your physician immediately. 

Answered on 29th May '24

Dr. Shweta Bansal

Dr. Shweta Bansal

Flue for more that 2weaks high fever at times and sometimes cold fever painfull hadache sore painfull eyes today I started coughing nonstop and my breath just went away for 2to 3minets happend 3times today with a funny feeling on my chest really panicked must I worry about this

Female | 38

You might have a severe lung infection that is causing you difficulty in breathing. This infection is indicated by a high fever, headache, coughing, and chest pains. If for a few minutes, you cannot breathe, it can be dangerous. Therefore, you should immediately consult a physician so that they may help make you feel better and ensure that you can breathe well. 

Answered on 10th July '24

Dr. Shweta Bansal

Dr. Shweta Bansal

How to increase lung capacity after lobectomy?

Male | 46

Post-lobectomy, regular deep breathing exercises, and pulmonary rehabilitation can help improve lung capacity.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Donald Babu

Dr. Donald Babu

khansi too much breathing neck pain eyes ears lips jalna

Female | 80

It could be respiratory infections or allergy. It is necessary to consult a pulmonologist who correctly diagnoses and treats the problem effectively. Late treatment may cause complications and aggravate symptoms.
 

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Shweta Bansal

Dr. Shweta Bansal

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