Is it ankle TB?

2018-06-15 19:28:31
My baby was having ankle swelling for a month n was not walking properly.. however there was no pain in walking only in pressing..a little inflammation was there according to doc but no fever or any other symptom..I did x-ray which came normal then doc suggested blood test MRI n biopsy.i did all...i had attached blood test..MRI report n biopsy report ...kindly check n tell is ankle TB confirmed.or any further confirmatory test is required? What is the test? N if it's confirmed should I start medication...I m v.scared as my doctor said as it's v.rare so infant medication is not available n medicine which r given to her will have lots of side effects including blood test test each week n blood from urine...pls pls pls give right advice what to do
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Answered2018-06-16 02:11:16

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Please send mri reports and biopsy reports Please do see Dr Sujatha Sawhney at Indian spinal.injuries center she is a paediatric rheumatologist She will be able to guide you correctly
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Answered2018-06-16 03:13:10

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