Question 1

what is pleural scarring less likely minimal pleural fluid? i dont have any kind of symptoms from past 4mos. what would be pleural fluid symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Probably none: this is an incidental finding-  it is included because it is not "normal", but it is not pathological-  and would not produce symptoms.  its much more likely to be a bit of scarring than fluid, as it stated in question.  
so i would not worry too much about it-  but if the report suggests repeating the xray at a certain interval, you should do so under your doctors supervision. hope this helps

Question 2

im suffering with cough n from my pleural fluid analysis    
total proteins : 5.60gms% 
ada levels: 92 units/l
cell type :l70%, h 30% what dose it mean

Accepted Answer

Check with your doc: Asap

cancer or TB or rarely something else

pleuroscopy is indicated, preferably medical pleuroscopy.

Question 3

pleural effusion detected in xray. aspiration done. pleural fluid tested on cytology and myobacterium culture done. all negative-no growth. pain severe in chest and back. amylase:47 ada:72 glucose:200?

Accepted Answer

Further workup: Your blood sugar is too high. Get further evalaution for diabetes. Pleural effusions can cause pleuritis, an inflammation of the sac around the lungs. Notify your physician and ask about antiinflammatory medince. Get a fasting blood sugar, urine analysis and hgba1c.

Question 4

colour of pleural effusion fluid if you have pneumonia?

Accepted Answer

Straw color: The effusion called para-pneumonic effusion is caused as a result of inflammation . It is usually clear and straw colored. If the infection spreads it is called empyema and the color becomes milky and turbid.

Question 5

once the fluid from a pleural effusion is mostly removed, will the rest go away by itself?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Your body has lymphatics in the space between the lung and chest wall.  These function as a plumbing system for the body and help to reabsorb fluid from the pleural space (where the pleural effusion originates). The rate of absorption is slow but your body should reabsorb the fluid that is left behind in the space.

Question 6

why are my right and left lobe fluids, which means pleural effusion, back after i just recovered from 6 months ago?

Accepted Answer

: More details would be helpful. Did you have COVID-19, pneumonia? The recurrence may be due to chronic infection, cardiac conditions or another infection, for example. A virtual consult with Healthtap is available. Watch for signs of shortness of breath and fever.

Question 7

is fluid restriction helpful for pt has pleural effusion?

Accepted Answer

Not much: Need to identify cause and focus treatment on that.
Heart failure, kidney failure, protein loss, pulmonary embolism, pneumonia, post surgical, malignancy, etc.

Question 8

would fluid restriction be good for pleural effusion?

Accepted Answer

No: There are several reasons for a pleural effusion. Treatment is dictated by the cause of the effusion. See your doctor.

Question 9

what is the color of malignant pleural effusion fluid?

Accepted Answer

Pleural fluid: Can be any color but malignant pleural fluid is often bloody

Question 10

i had a pleural effusion. i haven't gotten the full biopsy report back but it said "450cc of clear amber fluid removed" what does the "amber fluid" mean?

Accepted Answer

: It's just the color of the fluid. Your clinical situation (symptoms etc), the biopsy result, plus lab tests on the fluid are necessary to even guess at the cause or treatment. You'll need to discuss it with your doctor.

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What is pleural scarring less likely minimal pleural fluid? i dont have any kind of symptoms from past 4mos. what would be pleural fluid symptoms?

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Im suffering with cough n from my pleural fluid analysis total proteins : 5.60gms% ada levels: 92 units/l cell type :l70%, h 30% what dose it mean

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Pleural effusion detected in xray. aspiration done. pleural fluid tested on cytology and myobacterium culture done. all negative-no growth. pain severe in chest and back. amylase:47 ada:72 glucose:200?

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Colour of pleural effusion fluid if you have pneumonia?

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Once the fluid from a pleural effusion is mostly removed, will the rest go away by itself?

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Why are my right and left lobe fluids, which means pleural effusion, back after i just recovered from 6 months ago?

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Is fluid restriction helpful for pt has pleural effusion?

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Would fluid restriction be good for pleural effusion?

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What is the color of malignant pleural effusion fluid?

A member asked:

I had a pleural effusion. i haven't gotten the full biopsy report back but it said "450cc of clear amber fluid removed" what does the "amber fluid" mean?

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