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I am 49 years old, I have pleural effusion on right side at lower portion, sonography result says, there is mild to moderate fluid in pleural cavity. No problem during day hours but needling pain after one phase of sleep during night around 1.30 am. Rest every thing is normal.
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Get aspirated and investigated to know cause of effusion and start treatment as per diagnosis. In india, about 70 % of ple. Effusion are due to tb. Consult a resp. Phy.
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