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Pleurisy
Treatment of Pleurisy
- Homeopathic Treatment of Pleurisy
- Acupuncture Treatment of Pleurisy
- Conventional / Allopathic Treatment of Pleurisy
- Surgical Treatment of Pleurisy
- Dietary & Herbal Treatment of Pleurisy
What is Pleurisy
Symptoms of Pleurisy
Causes of Pleurisy
Risk factors of Pleurisy
Complications of Pleurisy
Lab Investigations and Diagnosis of Pleurisy
Precautions & Prevention of Pleurisy
Treatment of Pleurisy
Homeopathic Treatment of Pleurisy
Homeopathic remedies are used when there is fluid pressing on the affected lung with severe pain. These remedies help to reduce pain. It also helps to reduce inflammation and ease breathing. Following are some homeopathic remedies that can be used for treatment of pleurisy.
- Bryonia
- Bell
- Stan
- Senega
- Hepar S
- Carb An
- Hepar
- Sulphur
Acupuncture and Acupressure Treatment of Pleurisy
Acupuncture Treatment of pleurisy will be aimed at reducing inflammation. It also helps in building up the immune system. It helps in providing relief from the severe pain.
Psychotherapy and Hypnotherapy Treatment of Pleurisy
Psychotherapy and hypnotherapy can help in stress relief. They can help in better coping and early relief.
Conventional / Allopathic Treatment of Pleurisy
In allopathic treatment, analgesic and anti-inflammatory drugs, such as acetaminophen, ibuprofen, and indomethacin are used. Prescription codeine may help control a cough as well as the pain. Painkillers may help to relieve chest discomfort at least enough so that the patient will not need to stifle the painful coughing that is necessary to loosen the mucus.
Surgical Treatment of Pleurisy
Surgery is needed to remove fluid, air, or blood from the pleural space. Sometimes the fluid contains pus that is very thick or blood clots. This makes it harder to drain the fluid. To help break up the pus or blood clots, the doctor may use the chest tube to put certain medicines into the pleural space. If the pus or blood clots still don’t drain out, you may need surgery.
Dietary & Herbal Treatment of Pleurisy
- Avoid fried foods
- Eat bitter vegetables such as bitter gourd and fenugreek
- Avoid cold foods
What is Pleurisy
Pleurisy is an irritating and swelling of the pleura. Pleura are the lining of the lungs. Pleurisy is characterized by subsequent pain. Pleurisy is also called pleuritis and pleuritic chest pain.
Symptoms of Pleurisy
- Chest pain
- Cough
- Difficulty in breathing
- Pneumonia
- Fever
Causes of Pleurisy
- Virus bacteria Infection
- Certain type of cancer
- Disturbance from broken ribs
- Gastrointestinal disease
- Reaction to drugs
Risk factors of Pleurisy
- Infection
- Injury
- Tumor
Complications of Pleurisy
- Shortness of breath or dyspnea
- Atelectasis
- Uncomfortable breathing
Diagnosis of Pleurisy
In the diagnosis of pleurisy, the doctor examines the chest in the area of pain and can hear with a stethoscope the friction that is generated by the rubbing of the two inflamed layers of pleura with each breath. The following diagnostic procedures can be used to determine the underlying cause of pleurisy:
- Chest X-ray, ultrasound or CT scans
- Blood test
- Thoracentesis to remove fluid for laboratory analysis,
- Video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS)
Precautions & Prevention of Pleurisy
- Maintain a healthy lifestyle
- Avoid exposure to harmful substances such as asbestos etc.
- Seek early medical attention for symptoms that can cause pleurisy.
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