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What Causes Elevated Left Hemidiaphragm While Having Diverticulosis?

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Posted on Thu, 1 Dec 2016
Question: What does a mild elevation of the left hemidiaphragm on a cat scan mean? I am severely obese, 74 year old female. I had the cat scan in the emergency room for pain in my lower left side. I have diverticulosis they found and put me on antibiotics. They reported the above question incidentally.
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Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (5 hours later)
Brief Answer:
No need to worry for lung issue for your symptoms.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Yes, this kind of mild elevation of diaphragm is incidental finding only.
So no need to worry for any major lung or diaphragm related diseases for this mild elevation of diaphragm.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Causes Elevated Left Hemidiaphragm While Having Diverticulosis?

Brief Answer: No need to worry for lung issue for your symptoms. Detailed Answer: Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Yes, this kind of mild elevation of diaphragm is incidental finding only. So no need to worry for any major lung or diaphragm related diseases for this mild elevation of diaphragm. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.