Pleurisy X-ray can see it?

Pleurisy is a common disease, usually caused by infection, autoimmune disease, chest injury, etc. The main symptoms of pleurisy include chest pain, cough, difficulty breathing, etc. Pleurisy is diagnosed by a detailed history, physical examination, and other tests. X-ray is one of the most common tests. X-ray is a simple, rapid, and noninvasive method that helps doctors observe the conditions in the chest, including the lungs and pleura. In pleurisy patients, X-ray may show abnormal findings such as pleural effusion, pleural thickening, and pulmonary inflammation. However, it should be noted that X-ray is not a specific examination method. It can only provide indirect clues and cannot confirm pleurisy. In order to confirm the diagnosis of pleurisy, the doctor may also recommend other tests, such as chest CT, chest biopsy, blood test, etc. These tests can understand the situation in the chest in more detail, help doctors determine the cause, and formulate appropriate treatment plan. For some special groups, such as pregnant women, children, the elderly, etc., X-ray examination needs special attention. In pregnant women, X-rays may affect the fetus due to the presence of the fetus, so it is necessary to weigh the pros and cons before deciding whether to take X-rays. In children, X-rays may cause some radiation to the body due to incomplete body development, so it is necessary to choose the appropriate examination method and reduce the radiation dose as much as possible.

In the elderly, due to the decline in physical function, there may be some other diseases, so it is necessary to comprehensively consider the overall situation of the patient and choose the most appropriate examination method. In short, X-ray is one of the common methods for diagnosing pleurisy, but it is not the only method.