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2022-03-28 19:54:15
Is ATT treatment for tuberculosis patients safe for liver? The patient is also coughing little amount of blood in sputum. Is it a concern?
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Mostly well tolerated but few develops Hepatitis. Hemoptysis even during treatment occurs.
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Pl Consult online for furthrer guidance.

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Not safe for liver…Take a consultation with pulmonologist for better evaluation and treatment

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If There is liver disease, you must be careful in Att,and suitable drugs have to be given. Certain Att drugs are Hepatotoxic.pl consult Pulmonologist online with all the reports and treatment taken, for better evaluation of haemoptysis, and anti Tb treatment.

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