Question 1

I'm curious about how many X-rays are too many for someone. I've had about 610 X-rays by the time I turned 32. Could this amount lead to cancer if I get more in the future?

Accepted Answer

no it will not

Question 2

I'm really worried about my dad. His CT scan just showed that he has right-sided pleural effusion with a solid component, and there's something about subsegmental collapse consolidation. Could these findings mean he might have developed some kind of ...

Accepted Answer

No we can't tell only on CT reports

Question 3

I'm a bit worried about my recent PCR test result. The CT value came back as 20, and I'm not sure if that means the infection is mild. Could you help me understand what this value indicates and what precautions I should be taking?

Accepted Answer

follow cardiologist

Question 4

So, I've been to see a chest specialist, and he thinks I have TB because I'm dealing with pleurisy. He hasn't done any reports but is giving me medicine for it. Is this normal? I also did a TB Gold test, and it came back positive with a gamma radiati...

Accepted Answer

yes you gave tb

Question 5

I'm having these weird feelings where it seems like my breath just pauses. It comes from my stomach, almost like there's a bubble that hits my upper abdomen, and then my breath takes a pause. It makes me really nervous when it happens. Is this someth...

Accepted Answer

Patient is advised  pulmonary function tests,sputum examination for AFB and culture and sensitivity test,spirometry and complete blood count.

Question 6

I'm dealing with this issue where there's extra fluid between my lungs and chest wall due to tuberculosis. It's happened three times already, and I've had to get it removed each time. Is there a permanent solution for this problem? I'm really worried...

Accepted Answer

Continue ATT as advised by the pulmonologist.

I'm curious about how many X-rays are too many for someone. I've had about 610 X-rays by the time I turned 32. Could this amount lead to cancer if I get more in the future?

I'm curious about how many X-rays are too many for someone. I've had about 610 X-rays by the time I turned 32. Could this amount lead to cancer if I get more in the future?

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