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What Causes Accumulation Of Fluid In Lungs And Heart?

my step son has fluid around the heart in the sack (paracardome). NOw has fluid around the lungs. In the last 2 weeks we have drain over 900ml from his chest area. he has a small temperature. but he was a healthy 15 yrs old boy that was complaining of chest pain week 2 ago. every scan and lab test comes back normal
Mon, 29 Jun 2015
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Dr. Hanif warmly welcomes you!

Thanks for consulting at my virtual clinic. I have carefully worked through your case, and can well realize your health worries. Being your physician, I want to assure, I will take care all of your medical concerns.

Pericardial effusion, and Pleural effusion are the two conditions that you mentioned in your query. Both of them are due to inflammation, infection, irritation, some autoimmune disease process and may other reasons. He must have gone through Pericardiocentesis and pleural tap procedures and taken out a fluid of 900ml. This is the best treatment option along with anti inflammatory medications and antibiotics (if needed).


Hope I answered all of your questions. In future, if you need further, detailed and quick assistance on any health issue, feel free to click on 'Ask me a question' directly from my profile. Have a wonderful time ahead.


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DR. MUHAMMAD M. HANIF
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What Causes Accumulation Of Fluid In Lungs And Heart?

Dr. Hanif warmly welcomes you! Thanks for consulting at my virtual clinic. I have carefully worked through your case, and can well realize your health worries. Being your physician, I want to assure, I will take care all of your medical concerns. Pericardial effusion, and Pleural effusion are the two conditions that you mentioned in your query. Both of them are due to inflammation, infection, irritation, some autoimmune disease process and may other reasons. He must have gone through Pericardiocentesis and pleural tap procedures and taken out a fluid of 900ml. This is the best treatment option along with anti inflammatory medications and antibiotics (if needed). Hope I answered all of your questions. In future, if you need further, detailed and quick assistance on any health issue, feel free to click on Ask me a question directly from my profile. Have a wonderful time ahead. Regards! DR. MUHAMMAD M. HANIF USA