A member asked:

How fast can a blood clot form? i have recurrent pe's but an xray 1 week ago showed up pneumonia. now i am having the exact same symptoms as before

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Dr. Paul Velt answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

Very quickly: On an x-ray pe and pneumonia can appear quite similar. Tobacco and birth control pills amount others can contribute. I would check it out to be sure it is not a recurrent pe before assuming it is only pneumonia. See your primary care doctor soon.

Answered 4/29/2014

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