Pleurisy Hemorrhagic

Hemorrhagic pleurisy is an inflammation of the pleura, characterized by the appearance of blood in the serous fluid, which is located between the layers of the pleura. The formation of blood is the result of bleeding from vessels located in the pleura, which leads to the accumulation of blood in the abdomen. Pleurisy hemorrhagic

Despite the general definition of pleurisy, this name hides two very different diseases, which are characterized by common symptoms. But more on that a little later. To begin with, it is worth considering the very concept of pleurisy. Pleurisy is an inflammation of the serous membrane lining the surface of the lungs and pleural cavity. There are dry (pleural pleurisy), catarrhal or exudative, fibrinous pleurisy. Dry pleural inflammation is accompanied by fever and chest pain. Severe pain is sometimes so strong that it gives the patient a characteristic “curled up” position. Patients inhale deeply between breaths, drawing in the stomach and chest. Pressing with fingers in the intercostal spaces sharply intensifies the symptoms, preventing inhalation. The posture of patients alleviates their suffering, although it greatly worsens breathing, and when pressed, it again decreases, as breathing becomes shallow and bubbling. This type of inflammation becomes chronic less often than others. The pain subsides gradually, but the cough and pain are still accompanied by a rustling sound.

Let's look at the first type - hemorrhagic pleurisy, which is characterized by the separation of serous effusion from the pleural cavity with impurities of blood. On palpation, redness of the skin and soreness over the site of the lesion are detected. Given the profuse hemoptysis, suppuration, peritonitis and death of part of the lung are possible with a prolonged and severe course of the disease. There is already a great threat to the health and life of the patient, so treatment of pleural hemorrhagic inflammation should only be carried out