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Lymph node tb
Hi
I have been undergoing treatment for lymph node tb for past 17 months
Almost all of my nodes are gone or shrunk almost below 1 cm but some remain on right side
What should I do my doctor said after 18 months he will stop att completely as node are not increasing in size and most of them are cured I have only 2 left on my right side that are very small and only during treatment popped up but are not increasing in size
Should I get a ultrasound or fnac as doctor said no need to get tested i will just stop treatment as it looks fine
I don't want them to increase again size or have a recurrence of node any advice
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Hello,
You have already completed a full and adequate course of TB medicines ,which is more than enough for lymph node TB. In many patients, the lymph nodes do not disappear completely and some can remain as small lumps even after successful treatment. These are usually just old healed or scarred nodes and do not mean the TB is still active.
So, you don’t need to take any further TB medicines or undergo extra tests right now. The important thing is to stay in regular follow-up with your doctor and report if you notice any new symptoms such as fever, night sweats, weight loss, or if the lumps suddenly increase in size or become painful.
For now, please be reassured
you are fine and only need periodic check-ups, not more treatment.
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