Can you have both transudative on one side and exudative effusion on the other.?

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My father has to have both sides drained. We have the lab & the left side is transudative. Tomorrow he is having the right side drained. Could it be exudative?
Short answer - Yes, it can be exudative.

Transudative effusions have a limited number of causes (eg. heart, liver, kidney disease), and generally occur on both sides, like in your father's case.

Exudates occur in a wide range of conditions (too wide to list!). Transudates can certainly become exudates, for example, in the presence of an infection. It is likely that your father will have transudates on both sides, but an exudate is certainly possible.  (+ info)

subdural hematoma possible after head injury one year later?

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Hello
Anyone know if you can have a subdural hematoma for years and not know?? I fell and hit my head on ice really hard about a year ago and started thinking that since i get headaches all the time.
It is I would imagine within the realm of possibility. However, after all this time I would tend to think it is not likely. None the less, since you are concerned enough to ask te question here, I would suggest you see your health care provider. If nothing else for peace of mind. Was the initial injury severe enough for you to seek medical care at that time? If so take a copy of those records with you. Either way, give the provider all the information you can. Even if it seems irrelevant. let the provider make that decision.
I hope this has helped, good luck and I hope you feel better.  (+ info)

Does A Stress Echocardiogram show Pericardial Effusion?

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Can a pericardial effusion show up on a stress echocardiogram, or does a full stand alone echocardiogram need to be done in order to detect a pericardial effusion. Would a doctor even be able to see a pericardial effusion on a stress echo, since this is used basically to check for cardiac ischemia? Thank you!
yes, both will detect it.  (+ info)

I need Information on Pleural Effusion case history?

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If a feline has had 3 treatments of chemotherapy and a small amount fluid is still building up outside of the lung area is there any hope? My female cat is eating, playing, cleaning herself and going to the bathroom very normally but the Vet seems to think theres no hope at this point. When the fluid (pleural effusion) levels increase she has problems breathing and the Vet doesn't want to drain this fluid out anymore. The last time it was 120cc's. It's about every 25-26 days this has to be done so she can breath normally. What should I do???
If this is a never ending procedure, then she's most likely going to slip into respiratory failure. That's an awful lot of fluid, for a cat, too!
I agree with the veterinarian; when the problem persists and this is the only solution, the chances of her becoming immonsuppressed and getting a massive infection are extremely high. Her body isn't working as it should or it would be absorbing any extra fluid that's creeping into her lung spaces. She may be in heart failure or even kidney failure, recurrent pleural effusions point in that direction.
I'm so sorry...  (+ info)

Human anatomy question dealing with possible mesothelioma, or pleural effusion?

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Nicole has a respiratory infection that has caused her right pleura to dry out. Describe ther symptoms that could be related to this conditon. Obviously one would be coughing, and I would assume general discomfort, but are there other symptoms?
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Is it alright to fly with pleural effusion? I have already booked my flight for Thursday morning and didn't?

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think?
I had a hospital appointment this morning and the doctor doesn't recommend flying but I have to go, I don't have much choice.
Check with your doc. sounds like you should stay down on the ground. The air pressure changes when you fly so you could be putting yourself in grave danger of death. No plans are worth your life.  (+ info)

I had an echo that came back and it said I have a small hemodynamically and significant pericardial effusion.?

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It also said that Clinical correlation is advised. I have had respitory infections with chest pain. I am only 42, should I be concerned about this?
You need to follow up with your Dr so he can discuss the results of the echo with you.....he has knowledge of your medical history and such, a lay person cannot answer such a question, nor could a professional without all of your medical history. Maybe more tests will be required to find out the source of the pericardial effusion.  (+ info)

i have a subdural acute hematoma how does it absorb and how long does it take to heal and what should i do?

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are there any remedies, the doc says its minor and it should heal by itself but how do it just absorb and that still doesnt explain why i shake and the only thing that stops the shakeing is georges aloe vera juice what other home remedies should i do to make it heal faster
A subdural (or dermal) hematoma is no big deal. Follow the doc's instructions as he states them.  (+ info)

Does pleural effusion create pressure on the lungs?

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Similar to a tension pneumothorax?
Yes, pleural effusion creates pressure on the lungs. The pleura surrounds the lung, so filling it full of fluid (an effusion) puts pressure on the lungs and makes it difficult to get air into the lungs and also decreases the exchange of gases between blood and inhaled air.

Pleural effusion is a bear hug on your lungs.

Tension pneumothorax is different. Keep in mind normally the lungs are under LESS pressure than the atmosphere, that's why air gies into the lungs. Tension pneumo is a hole in the chest wall or lung that causes air to get into the chest cavity on one side. This means atmospheric pressure on one side of the thorax (chest cavity). It PUSHES the other lung, the mediastinum and the heart towards the other side.

Tension pneumo is a PUSH on the lungs. So it increases pressure by pushing the lung away.  (+ info)

How are pericardial effusion and ovarian cysts related?Can anyone please help me on this topic?

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Pericardial effusion ("fluid around the heart") is an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the pericardial cavity. Because of the limited amount of space in the pericardial cavity, fluid accumulation will lead to an increased intrapericardial pressure and this can negatively affect heart function. Pericardial effusion usually results from a disturbed equilibrium between the production and re-absorption of pericardial fluid, or from a structural abnormality that allows fluid to enter the pericardial cavity.



An ovarian cyst is any collection of fluid, surrounded by a very thin wall, within an ovary. Any ovarian follicle that is larger than about two centimeters is termed an ovarian cyst. An ovarian cyst can be as small as a pea, or larger than a cantaloupe.Most ovarian cysts are functional in nature, and harmless (benign). In the US, ovarian cysts are found in nearly all premenopausal women, and in up to 14.8% of postmenopausal women. The incidence of ovarian carcinoma is approximately 15 cases per 100,000 women per year. Ovarian cysts affect women of all ages. They occur most often, however, during a woman's childbearing years.






They both are pretty much fluid built up.




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