“Can an x-ray show lung inflammation?”
I am a 38 year old male. I want to know if an x-ray can show lung inflammation?
1 Answer
Yes, it can. This is a bit of an awkward question. I would be concerned if there is some underlying misunderstanding. My first thought would be that you have an abnormal chest x-ray. Someone tried to explain it to you, and the message didn't get communicated effectively.
Inflammation is more of a symptom than a diagnosis. As an example. Skin can become inflamed. A polaroid camera can show skin inflammation. However, it doesn't say if the inflammation is from sunburn, poison ivy, Lyme's disease drug reaction, infection, or a blood clot.
Sounds like you need to communicate more effectively with the person ordering your tests. One of the more powerful ways to do this is to listen to them. Figure out what you think they are saying. Then repeat that back to them in your own words. Try prefacing that with the phrase, "I am understanding you to say....." Now the doctor knows not just what he/she told you, but how much of that you are understanding. Good luck.
Inflammation is more of a symptom than a diagnosis. As an example. Skin can become inflamed. A polaroid camera can show skin inflammation. However, it doesn't say if the inflammation is from sunburn, poison ivy, Lyme's disease drug reaction, infection, or a blood clot.
Sounds like you need to communicate more effectively with the person ordering your tests. One of the more powerful ways to do this is to listen to them. Figure out what you think they are saying. Then repeat that back to them in your own words. Try prefacing that with the phrase, "I am understanding you to say....." Now the doctor knows not just what he/she told you, but how much of that you are understanding. Good luck.
