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HomeHealth QueryPulmonology/ Respiratory MedicineMy relative has been experiencing severe back pain...
  • male
  • 50 Years
  • 22/01/2025

My relative has been experiencing severe back pain for the past three days and the doctor suggested an HRCT scan to check for Covid-19. The results showed a few parenchymal fibrotic bands, but everything else looks normal. I'm quite concerned about what this could mean. Could you give us some advice on what steps we should take next, or if theres anything specific we should be cautious about?

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Dr. Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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  • MBBS
  • 6+ Yrs
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it is normal only, if you are having symptoms related to breathing, kindly consult a pulmonologist

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