Problem description: Hello doctor, my dad was 72 years old. My dad was unwell last Tuesday. He went to the hospital for an examination. The doctor said that there was fluid in the lungs, and he has undergone further examinations these days. The doctor said it was lymphoma, and his body was weak and painful.
Question date: 2020-11-10
Patient information: Age: 72 years old Gender: Male
Problem analysis: Hello, according to your description, this situation still needs to be treated for the water in the lungs. Pulmonary hydrops is caused by malignant tumors, and it is also the main reason for clinical symptoms.
Guidance suggestion: First of all, in this case, thoracentesis can be considered to reduce the breathing difficulties caused by the compression of the heart and lungs, malignant tumors, if there is obvious metastasis, then if the patient is currently It is relatively poor and can only provide symptomatic and supportive treatment to relieve pain and prolong life. If there is no transfer of physical fitness, further radiotherapy and chemotherapy can be considered.
Recommendations are for reference only. If the problem is serious, please go to the hospital for detailed inspection