Pleurisy Diagnosis
How will your doctor diagnose you with this condition? Learn about the tests, exams, processes, and other information relating to the diagnosis of Pleurisy below.
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How to Diagnose Pleurisy
Your doctor will ask about your symptoms and medical history, and perform a physical exam. The distinctive pain associated with pleurisy can be enough to diagnose the condition. The doctor will use a stethoscope to listen for abnormal chest sounds, such as a friction rub. The next step is determining the illness that caused the pleurisy. Tests may include the following:
- Chest x-ray
- Blood test
- EKG
- Computed tomography scan (CT scan)
- Ultrasound scan
- Fluid analysis after thoracentesis
- If a fluid analysis is not helpful, the physician may decide to perform a biopsy of the pleura with video-associated thoracic surgery (VATS)
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