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Suggest Treatment For Blood In Sputum And Tingling Hands
Question: Hi, I just coughed up a teaspoonful of bright red blood. I don't have a cough. I am feeling faint, hands tingling a little and my teeth were chattering.
Brief Answer:
Get done chest x ray.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
You are having hemoptysis (blood in sputum).
And common causes for hemoptysis are lung infection, bronchitis, tuberculosis, lung cancer etc.
So better to consult pulmonologist and get done
1. Clinical examination of respiratory system
2. Chest x ray
3. PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).
Chest x ray is needed to rule lung infection, lung cancer etc.
PFT is must for the diagnosis of bronchitis.
Please let me know, if you are smoker.
Hope I have solved your query.
I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
Get done chest x ray.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
You are having hemoptysis (blood in sputum).
And common causes for hemoptysis are lung infection, bronchitis, tuberculosis, lung cancer etc.
So better to consult pulmonologist and get done
1. Clinical examination of respiratory system
2. Chest x ray
3. PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).
Chest x ray is needed to rule lung infection, lung cancer etc.
PFT is must for the diagnosis of bronchitis.
Please let me know, if you are smoker.
Hope I have solved your query.
I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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