Bronchoscopy is a
test done to diagnose lung diseases such as cancer of
lungs, pneumonia etc. by
obtaining a sample of deep lung mucous or lung tissue. The test is done using
a long tube-like instrument known as bronchoscope fixed with a video camera and
biopsy instruments at one end.
Care before the procedure It is better to take a one day fast before the test to avoid vomiting during
the test. Inform your doctor before hand if you are taking insulin or other medicines
that affect blood clotting. It is recommended to have a blood test done before
the procedure to make sure you are not at high risk for bleeding complications.
How the test is done A bronchoscope is entered
through your mouth, directly into the airways of your lungs. The camera at the
end of the bronchoscope helps to view the lungs in a TV screen outside. If needed,
a sample of mucous inside the lungs can be taken by controlling a miniature vacuum
at the end of the camera and a biopsy sample of the lung tissue using a needle
which is moved through the camera. The test usually takes 30 minutes to 1 hour.
At the end of the test the bronchoscope is pulled out carefully.
This
test help the doctor to identify problems causing inflammation and bleeding and
also see any wound and foreign objects present.
Risks Nausea or chocking sensation may be felt while lowering the bronchoscope down
the throat. Taking a biopsy sample of the lung tissue can cause bleeding in the
lung or the formation of an air leak. Vomiting during the procedure may cause
aspiration pneumonia. While removing the bronchoscope you may get a cough attack
and have a sore throat for a day or two after bronchoscopy.
Since 2 years i am suffering from dysmenorrhea.
Every month i have to inject injection[under doctor's consultency]
i have met 12 doctors for this but today also the pain is on the top...It remains for 4-5 days..But my ten days are wasted as the pain starts before....Can you suggest me of something better treatment for this....Please
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18.12.2011 By : Prabhanjan Mandal , sonarpur,kolkata
Since last 2 years I am getting senseless & also I have been suffering from digestive problems, vomiting, headache, feeling fear etc. after medical test found thyroid and pre cervical spondylosis, but pressure, sugar are normal. Now both are within limits, but I feel headache, digestive problems, stool problem etc. Reports are below:
TSH-3.72 µIU/ml, Normal Range (0.3 – 5.5); FT4-1.13 ng/dl, Nr. 0.7-1.80.Potassium 5.5mEq/L , NR. 3.5 – 5.5, Total Cholesterol: 142 mg/dl,Nr 130 to 250. HDL Cholesterol: 48 mg/dl,Nr 30 to 70. LDL Cholesterol: 59 mg/dl,Nr 65 to 175.VLDL Cholesterol : 35 mg/dl,Nr 20 to 30.Triglycerides : 175 mg/dl,Nr up to 150.LDL/HDL Cholesterol : 1.2 ,Nr. 1.5 -3.5. TC/HDL Cholesterol: 2.95, Nr, 3.0-5.0.
Last here months back, I feel itchiness in my penis when intercourse with my wife. After one month I have seen rash in my penis head. First time it is itching but now it is silence.
What is the best solution for me?
It seems there was a bing hole in my right ear drum and I had a mild earing loss (conductive losses). As advised by the ENT Surgeon, I underwent CT scan too. He suggested me to undergo surgery by which my mastoid bone has to be open and all infection there has to be removed. I had the hole in the ear drum for the past 25 years and so far I had no problem except mild hearing loss. No ear discharge for the past 15 years. Even earlier also I used to have ear discharge very rarely. ENT surgeon suggested me to undergo the surgery what is called Mastoidectomy. I unable to take a call whether I should undergo surgery now or postpone to a time when I notice any further problem. I would like to know whether the problem gets aggravated if I do not undergo surgery. Whether it prevents further deterioation and improves the hearing? Kindly advise.
Ans:
hi babu, as u told that you have a hole in your ear drum, which is a connection between the external and the middle ear, thus making the middle ear prone to repeated infections. middle ear infections can become very severe when they become chronic which can also lead to permanent and conductive hearing loss. so it is advisable for you to not to wait and undergo mastoidectomy. gud luck.
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