Question 1

what is the treatment for small superpatellar joint effusion? do we need to have a mri?

Accepted Answer

Probably nothing: Small joint effusions can be caused by many, many things, most require no testing or intervention. If the joint hurts, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications such as advil (ibuprofen) can be helpful as can ice massage. Mostly rest and time. Imaging is not usually required for a non-traumatic, small effusion.

Question 2

what is the the treatment for subdural effusion?

Accepted Answer

Variable: Treatment varies according to many factors like size, location, effect on brain, cause, progressive or not. It consists of no treatment to surgery to drainage tube.

Question 3

is there treatment for trivial pericardial effusion?

Accepted Answer

trivial effusion: The treatment for trivial pericardial effusion is diagnosis and observation.

Question 4

what are the treatment options for a small but recurrent (3 recurrences) idiopathic pericardial effusion, which was already 2x the cause of fainting?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Can be medications percutaneous drainage or surgery. You really need to ask your cardiologist for diagnosis and treatment options

Question 5

what treatment is available for an ankle effusion?

Accepted Answer

Arthrocentesis: Fluid can be removed via a syringe and then sent for lab analysis. If your foot surgery was relatively recent, that may be the cause. Physical therapy may resolve it as well.

Question 6

my pleural effusion healed without treatment . how?

Accepted Answer

Effusion...: There is always a small amount of fluid around the lung to lubricate the surfaces for breathing. A pleural effusion is when there is excess fluid in this space surrounding the lung. Depending on the cause of the effusion, if it is small and the cause resolves, the pleural fluid can get re-absorbed without the need for drainage.

Question 7

treatment for a small supra effusion on a knee?

Accepted Answer

? Cause: ? Supra effusion. If you have an intraarticular effusion( fluid in knee joint ) often the fluid will 'go' where there is the most space( suprapatellar pouch). Depends on what is causing this swelling... And it has to be distinguished from bursal ( extraarticular) fluid.Small joint swellings often dissipate on their own. If persists or recurs ; see ors. Best of luck!

Question 8

what are the treatment and prognosis for pneumonia and pleural effusion?

Accepted Answer

Varies: If bacterial pneumonia with fluid= effusion are caught and treated early and with  appropriate antibacterial agents, then full recovery is likely.
If the effusion is large, drainage by thoracic tap="thoracentesis can be diagnostic and therapeutic.
Depending on age, smoking, etc. One likely needs cut scan and maybe bronchoscope to rule out cancer of the lung causing the pneumonia.

Question 9

does pleural effusion from ascities resolve by itself without treatment ?

Accepted Answer

Depends on: The cause , if some one develops plural effusion after an attack of pancreatic inflammation , when it subsides effusion will clear ,  or some thing like  advanced malignancy will not clear speak to your doctor

Question 10

does malignant minimal pleural effusion resolve on its own without treatment ?

Accepted Answer

No: Then it is not a malignancy , successful treatment will resolve more often , some times need interventional treatment.

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What are the treatment options for a small but recurrent (3 recurrences) idiopathic pericardial effusion, which was already 2x the cause of fainting?

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Treatment for a small supra effusion on a knee?

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Does malignant minimal pleural effusion resolve on its own without treatment ?

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