A radiograph using a small dose of ionizing radiation, to produce images of the lungs, heart, and the chest wall is called a chest X-ray. It is the most common imaging diagnostic test done. It helps to identify conditions like pneumonia, emphysema, and cancer.
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My grandmother has severe chest pain. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, My grandmother is 68 years old. She has a habit of drinking almost every evening, but not too much. For the past three days, she has had this acute pain in her back area right below her shoulders and has spread to the front of her chest. She has lost appetite and has not eaten much in the... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. A raised white blood count indicates the possibility of infection, while pain in the chest may indicate involvement of the lungs or heart. To determine the cause of her symptoms, I recommend conducting a chest X-ray and an electrocardiogram (EKG) to rule out any lung or ... Read Full »
What could be the cause of breathlessness?
Query: Hi doctor, I have been experiencing breathing problem for the past one week. Whenever I am trying to take long breathe, I am not able to push air completely inside through nose or mouth. After consecutive try, full breathe happens. There is no sign of a cough or pneumonia. Also, I do not have a cold... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. No, it is not related to eating Jamun. It is also not due to stress. It could be due to lung pathology or sinus involvement. Secretions from the sinus may be blocking airflow or it could be directly due to lung involvement. It can also happen if there is hyperplasia o... Read Full »