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What Medical Help Should Be Sought After Lupus Diagnosis?
i am a 50 yr old african american female. I weigh about 150 and i , 5 6 . I am active, and medium slender build. chest xray reveled one shadow in november 2011. took more xrays in january 2012 and the xrays now reveal 3 shadows. blood work also confirms lupus. CT scan completed on my lungs this morning. what specific questions do i need to ask my DR? how long before i get results of ct scan?
Mon, 14 Jul 2014
you need to ask the cause of the shadows whether it is pneumonitis, whether infection or related to sle.
since shadows in sle in lung are mostly due to pleural effusions but may also be infection
since shadows in sle in lung are mostly due to pleural effusions but may also be infection
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