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Diagnosis
The cause of inflammation is traced first. The doctor needs to complete a Physical Examination. The infections and inflammatory reactions causing various signs and symptoms are taken into consideration. Risk factors like presence of autoimmune disorder, HIV or breast cancer are assessed.
The vital parameters like heart rate, respiratory arte, blood pressure, body temperature and the oxygen saturation of blood are noted before proceeding with the investigative reports.
Patient is auscultated over chest, with the stethoscope to listen for abnormal heart and breath sounds.
Differential Diagnosis:
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Nephrotic syndrome
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Peritoneal dialysis
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Pleuropneumonia
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pulmonary embolism or secondary infarction
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CSF fluid leakage to the pleural space
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Congestive coronary heart failure
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Post cardiac injury syndrome,
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Post pericardiotomy syndrome
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Post myocardial infarction or Dressler's syndrome
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Cirrhosis with hepatic hydrothorax
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Glomerulonephritis
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Superior vena cava obstruction
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Fontan procedure to cure congenital heart diseases
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Urinothorax
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Hypoproteinemia
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