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Blood in cough
I have problem of tb and treatment is almost complete but last night I have problem of blood in cough . This is dangerous ? What issue is this.
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Hi. I understand your concern s. Since you have past history of tuberculosis and if there Frank blood in mucus then better get a chest x ray and consult a pulmonologist for the same
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Hemoptysis is emergency , consult pulmonologist immediately.
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Dr. Varunn M D
Pulmonologist
12 yrs exp
Coimbatore
Hi.. I understand your problems. Blood in cough could be due to many reasons. Sometimes even after completing the TB treatment (due to scarring). However an active focus of infection needs to be ruled out. Kindly consult a Pulmonologist for a Chest X-ray and sputum evaluation.
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Dr. Neethu Thambi
Pulmonologist
11 yrs exp
Ernakulam
Since you have tuberculosis, it is better to be careful, consult your doctor and get a chest xray done. We have to lookout for any secondary infection or other complications.
Health Tips
Donot forcefully cough or clear your throat.
Take rest till you can goto hospital
Donot lift heavy weights or engage in physical labour.
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Dr. Aditya Parihar
Pulmonologist
22 yrs exp
Nagpur
It’s might be from local throat infection ,
0r gastrointestinal.
Next Steps
Wait and watch.contact your DOTS provider.
Health Tips
Healthy diet
Be vigilant
Don’t panic.
Online chat if you again have blood in sputum.
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Dr. Sunil Kumar
Pulmonologist
13 yrs exp
Udaipur
Depends It is just blood stained sputum of Frank hemoptysis
Aa youdescribed your treatment is about to complete . You should go for evaluation menas repet chest x ray and if required ct thorax
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