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What Does My Scan Report Indicate?

Posted on Mon, 15 May 2017

Question: I had act scan about 2 months ago looking for kidney stones. What they found was small bilateral pleural effusions. I have seen 4 doctors and all have told me that this is nothing to worry about. It means nothing. My primary Dr. Didn't send me for a disk up because he says it isn't needed. Should I stop worrying??

Answered by Dr. Geeta Sundar (49 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
the best option for you is to do a follow up digital x-ray of the chest

Detailed Answer:
Hi welcome to Health care magic,

I am sure your doctor had a reason when he told you not to worry.

But the best option for you is to do a follow up digital x-ray of the chest to see whether it has disappeared or increased.

You can also do a blood ESR test to see whether there is inflammation in the body.

Do you have any loss of weight or appetite?

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Geeta Sundar (7 minutes later)

No weight loss or loss of appetite. I had an x-ray 2 weeks ago that said my lungs are clear. The last Dr I saw said that they would re absorb and go away on their own.Is this the end of our conversation?It's been over an hour. Why did you ask a follow up question if you don't intend to answer? I didn't expect a rapid response but this is a bit too long.

Answered by Dr. Geeta Sundar (12 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Great your follow up x-ray was normal

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Sorry for late reply as I was busy with some other professional obligation.

Great your follow up x-ray was normal and you have no loss of weight and appetite.

Obviously it is nothing to worry about as your doctor correctly judged.

Please relax.
Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj