Will it be painful to drain pleural effusion?

Pleural effusion drainage therapy is a relatively common treatment method. Many patients usually worry that the drainage of pleural effusion will cause pain. In fact, this is a normal phenomenon. Generally, there will be no sequelae after the drainage of pleural effusion. It is necessary to pay attention to the subsequent care and health care.

1. The phenomenon of pleural effusion is very common in our lives. Many people suffer from pleural effusion due to certain diseases. When this happens, it is usually treated by pumping. It can help patients drain the fluid in the chest cavity and improve their condition. However, many patients are sensitive to the sequelae of pleural effusion drainage. Everyone wants to know what the sequelae of pleural effusion drainage are. Let's take a look below.

2. Generally there will be no sequelae

Pumping is a very common method for treating pleural effusion, and this method generally does not leave any sequelae. By draining the pleural effusion, the accumulated water in the chest cavity can be discharged from the body in time. Most patients will not experience recurrence. After the drainage, the patient can effectively prevent the recurrence of the disease as long as he takes the medicine on time as prescribed by the doctor. In addition, patients can eat more protein-rich foods to enhance nutrition so that the disease can be recovered healthily.

3. Sequelae of special circumstances

After the pleural effusion is drained, some patients may experience symptoms such as fever, decreased appetite, difficulty breathing, and cough. This means that there is very little fluid in the chest cavity, and the distance between the patient's chest has been significantly reduced, causing pain or the above-mentioned symptoms. At this time, the drainage should be stopped immediately, and some drugs can be used for treatment. A small amount of pleural effusion can generally be absorbed by itself.