Abnormal Chest X Ray
Health Encyclopedia: Sarcoidosis
- General discomfort, uneasiness, or ill feeling (
malaise ) -
Fever -
Shortness of breath -
Cough -
Skin lesions -
Skin rash -
Headache -
Visual changes - Neurological changes
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Enlarged lymph glands (armpit lump ) -
Enlarged liver -
Enlarged spleen - Dry mouth
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Fatigue (one of the most common symptoms in children)
Expert & Community Posts
DEXA and Bone Density Tests vs. Bone Density Scans
By Neil Gonter, MD , Health ExpertWhat is a Bone Density Test? How does the doctor choose where to scan you (wrist, ankle, hip)? ... Read more »
Should I Be Treated for Osteoporosis or Osteopenia?
By Neil Gonter, MD , Health ExpertReader's Question 1: I am 60 years old and recently went for a chest x-ray. While the lung fields... Read more »
Can I Have a Spinal Fracture Even If I Have No Pain?
By Neil Gonter, MD , Health ExpertReader Question: I am 65 years old. I have been having increased difficulty getting things down... Read more »
Heart failure, is it All the Same?
By Dr. Larry Weinrauch , Health ExpertNot really. In fact, heart failure is newly diagnosed in more than half a million... Read more »
Aneurysms: What are they and why do they occur?
By Larry Weinrauch , Health ExpertMost of us have had the experience of seeing a tire or inner tube that has a bulge in its... Read more »
Health Guide
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: Diagnostic Tests
Diagnostic TestsChest X-Rays. In a small percentage of cases, a routine chest x-ray reveals the first signs of lung cancer. Usually, however, symptoms of existing lung cancer, such as coughing, chest... Read more »Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma: Diagnosis
The doctor will first ask questions about the patient's medical history and perform a physical examination to detect any node enlargements. If these steps point to lymphoma, additional tests... Read more »Diagnosing Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease
Diagnostic TestsIn spite of the widespread incidence and seriousness of chronic obstructive lung disease, studies strongly suggest that it is underdiagnosed, especially in women. Some experts... Read more »Hodgkin's Disease: Diagnosis
The doctor will take a medical history and perform a physical examination. If these simple procedures point to Hodgkin's disease, a number of additional tests may be needed to either rule... Read more »Pneumonia: Diagnosis
Diagnostic Difficulties in Community-Acquired Pneumonia (CAP). It is important to determine if the cause of CAP is bacteria, atypical bacteria, or a virus, since they all require different... Read more »
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