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Have Bilateral Pleural Effusion With PluerX Drains, Loosing 700 Cc Per Week. What Could Be Reason?
I have a bilateral pleural effusion with pluerX drains. Present on R.side for 9 mos. and now on L side. No cause can be found and it is a transudate. All Ca tests and bacterial tests negative. I am losing 700 cc per week which is very debilitating. Any ideas?
Tue, 10 Dec 2013
Dear Friend,
There are a number of causes for transudate pleural effusion.
It can be related to your heart , kidneys , and a lot more causes.
I advise you to please show us reports of your pleural fluid analysis. Also to get Liver function tests , Kidney function tests and ultrasound abdomen.
Stay Healthy.
There are a number of causes for transudate pleural effusion.
It can be related to your heart , kidneys , and a lot more causes.
I advise you to please show us reports of your pleural fluid analysis. Also to get Liver function tests , Kidney function tests and ultrasound abdomen.
Stay Healthy.
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