Hi,my dad under went a bypass surgery 3 months back.He had pleural efffusion in both his lungs of which 250 cc was tapped from his right lung post surgery and it remain clear till date.But the pleural effusion in his left lung had increased from 80cc post surgery to 250cc, after which he was started with Diator 10 mg (diuretic) and his pleural effusion was down to 40 cc a month back. His dosage of Diator was reduced to only twice a week, but the recent report still shows 40cc of pleural effusion in his left lung. His total fluid intake in 1500ml/day. Further more the Chest X ray shows a few calcified foci. What is the cause for both this problem and what should be the treatment. Thanks, Hemal Lodaya
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. His pleural effusion is mostly due to underlying heart disease. So you can give him Dy tor tablet daily. Calcified loci on lung are mostly due to old, healed lung infections like tuberculosis or pneumonia. Nothing should be done for this Calcified loci as these are inactive and noninfectious lesions. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your father. Thanks.