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Pain In Lower Rib While Coughing, Retrocardiac Opacity. What Does This Mean?

HI, I have had symptoms of pain when coughing in my lower rib cage,left side and when I went to E.R. they took ex-ray and said there is an abnormal opacity projecting in the left upper lobe,compared to ex-ray taken 6 mos. ago there is a new retrocardiac opacity.I have scheduled an appt. with a cardiologist for next week but was wondering what does all this mean?
Thu, 13 Jun 2013
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     The limited information provided is not sufficient enough to arrive at an appropriate conclusion and further suggestion... / You have not stated your personal habits, family history, or co-morbidities, even age or gender...which could influence the diagnosis and outcome...
     You may need a CT chest – Tumour, Infection, Plural involvement / Spine and Oesophagus should all be considered...
     Only the treating doctor could arrive at appropriate clues...

Take care
Wishing speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck
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Pain In Lower Rib While Coughing, Retrocardiac Opacity. What Does This Mean?

Hi friend, Welcome to Health Care Magic The limited information provided is not sufficient enough to arrive at an appropriate conclusion and further suggestion... / You have not stated your personal habits, family history, or co-morbidities, even age or gender...which could influence the diagnosis and outcome... You may need a CT chest – Tumour, Infection, Plural involvement / Spine and Oesophagus should all be considered... Only the treating doctor could arrive at appropriate clues... Take care Wishing speedy recovery God bless Good luck