What Is Pleurisy?
9. Diagnosis
Your doctor will need to perform a physical exam. This will likely include the use of a stethoscope which will allow your doctor to listen inside the chest cavity. They will also need to ask about your symptoms and about your medical history. A blood sample will likely be taken to help experts to look for signs of an infection.
Imaging tests include CT scans, X-rays, and ultrasounds will also be used, and these will help experts look for physical signs of pleurisy. An electrocardiogram may also be requested to help experts to measure electrical activity in the heart. This will help to rule out heart conditions that might causing the pain.
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