Question 1

chest xray findings for my 18 yr old daughter: coarse prominence of the perihilar markings and no focal infiltrate. what does this mean?

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Suggests virus: That is a common description used by the radiologist  when things are not really normal but also  not consistent with pneumonia. Realize that very early in a pneumonia, the x-ray could be clear (takes time for the body to react) so the doc must rely on symptoms/exam in addition to X-ray..Focal infiltrate would be what they look for to call it pneumonia.

Question 2

prominence of bilateral perihilar bronchovascular markings is noted... please say what does this mean in common wods?

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X-RAY FINDINGS: The hilum is an area of the lung where the breathing tubes, blood vessels, &amp; many lymph nodes all come together.  Findings could represent acute infection like pneumonia, inflammation, malignancy, chronic conditions, or nothing at all.  I would certainly follow up promptly with the person who ordered the x-ray for an explanation of possibilities in the context of your current medical history.

Question 3

what does increased bilateral perihilar and paracardiac bronchovascular  markings  and right apears to be more affected mean?

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X-Ray finding: After taking an x-Ray of your chest and you don't say why the radiologist, who never saw you just your x-Ray, said he saw some non-specific stuff near the center of your chest. It doesn't mean you have pneumonia or Tb but follow up with your doc.

Question 4

what does autoimmune mean?

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Body attacks itself: Autoimmune means when your own immune system or antibodies unfortunately attacks itself. This occurs in disease such as lupus and type 1 diabetes.

Question 5

haziness in both perihilar region?

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Can't see clearly: Perihilar=area around the hilum/root of the lungs, basically where the airway enters the lung--both=both sides. Haziness=not clearly defined increase in density, often due to enlargement of some lymhnodes/inflamation in the area. It is nonspecific--can't tell for sure what it is. A poorly done xray can produce this haziness. Consult doc to review finding in context of your disease. Good luck.

Question 6

what is the definition or description of: autoimmune?

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Self reacting: The immune system developed to tell our own, normal cells (self) from foreign and abnormal cells (non-self). This lets the immune system eliminate viruses, bacteria, fungi and cancer cells from our body without harming normal cells. Sometimes the immune system fails to tell self from non-self and it attacks normal cells, for example in  joints causing rheumatoid arthritis.

Question 7

is fibromyalgia autoimmune?

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Not likely: Despite many attempts there has been no clear explanation for fibromyalgia which is thought to be a central nervous system condition of lowered pain threshold. There has never been an autoimmune connection.

Question 8

is there an autoimmune urethritis?

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POSSIBLE: Autoimmune disease may affect any organ in the body, and as an example, reiter's syndrome is felt to be an autoimmune condition associated with certain types of infection.

Question 9

what is bilateral perihilar pneumonia?

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Region Involved: Peri hilar is the region of the lungs where the infection occurs. It is the area where the structures that form the roots of the left lun enter and leave this viscus:pulmonary artery, pulmonary veins, lymphatic vessels and bronchus with bronciial venis and arteries.

Question 10

i want to know about autoimmune disorders?

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Autoimmune: There is no way one can learn about autoimmune disorders without spending some time learning about a normal immune system. Find a basic book on the immune system, read it, and then delve into immunity disorders where there is failure of the system to recognize tissues as "self". That is what autoimmune disorders are all about

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