What Does My Scan Report Indicate?

Posted on Sat, 22 Apr 2017

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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

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