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Pulmonary Embolism Related Query
I have been diagnosed with covid 19.Though there are no more fever,diarrhea,vomiting now.But I am suffering from severe chest pain,chest tightness and breathing problem.I am on mechanical oxygen support in my home.But my PT and D-Dimer plasma came significantly high.The report says it can be due to pulmonary embolism.As my symptoms like excessive sweating for last 2months,leg cramps and little bit swelling sometimes are there we are seriously worried about it.Though my chest x ray shows clear.But we saw that chest x rays may appear normal as it cant diagnose PE.Can you please suggest what to do?And if it is PE then what will b next?
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Hi. I understand your concern s. Open a private chat consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and treatment plan
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Dr. Aditya Parihar
Pulmonologist
22 yrs exp
Nagpur
Hello
It’s very obvious corona pandemic and situation is worst
You can’t afford to be relaxed.
Get immediate medical hospital help along with all necessary Investigation as per treating physician advice only .
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Dr. P M Anbumaran
Pulmonologist
12 yrs exp
Chennai
Required ct- pulmonary angiogram and bilateral lower limb venous Doppler for ruling out pulmonary thromboembolism,do a online consultation with a pulmonologist for further evaluation and management,may require empirical anti coagulant therapy
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