Pleural effusion, also called water on the lung, happens when fluid builds up in the space between your lungs and chest cavity. You may have symptoms, such as chest pain, depending on the cause. Thin ...

Cancer can cause fluid to collect around the lungs. This is called a pleural effusion. How does fluid build up around the lungs? There are two sheets of tissue that protect the lungs. They are called ...

Pericardial effusion is the medical term for fluid buildup in the space around the heart. Treatment can depend on what is causing the fluid to build up. The fluid appears between the membrane sac ...

A pericardial effusion occurs when a significant amount of fluid fills the pericardial space. Individuals without pericardial effusion have a small amount of pericardial fluid (15 mL to 50 mL), which ...

Pericarditis is inflammation of the sac around the heart, called the pericardium. If pericarditis becomes chronic, it can lead to pericardial effusion. This is when the pericardium fills with fluid.

Dear Dr. Donohue: A 55-year-old relative of mine was discovered to have a pericardial effusion after a routine heart scan. We have been told this is usually the result of lupus, rheumatoid arthritis ...

Intrapleural enzyme therapy (IET) improves outcomes in adult inpatients with complicated parapneumonic pleural effusion or empyema.

Water on the knee, or knee effusion, refers to the buildup of fluid in and around the knee joint. This condition leads to a painful, swollen knee and can be caused by various factors, including ...

Joint effusion happens when your joint swells up when excess fluid builds up in the tissues surrounding it. The area around your joint may appear larger when compared to the same joint on the other ...