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Sir, he is not able to eat anything, and is getting weak day by day after pleurodesis on 15th feb 2013, what should we do?

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Specializes in surgery

See surgeon: If for recurrent pneumothorax this is not the normal course. If for malignant( cancer) fluid in chest this is not a very good sign. See the surgeon or oncologist.

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Consult doctor: This could be due to several issues, you should consult with a physician.

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Dr. Loki Skylizard answered

Specializes in Thoracic Surgery

Unclear: Pleuradesis is often done for malignant effusions. This is predominately a palliative treatment. The lack of appetite, weakness, and/or weight loss would not be treated or result from pleuradesis. If this was a palliative treatment for cancer, the symptoms described are unfortunately attributable to cancer. I encourage you/he/family to speak with his medical team.

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