Diagnosis Of Active Tb- 126 Questions Answered

Please suggest me which test can confirm that person is tb infected... And after taking tb treatment which tb test can confirm tb has recovered.

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Dr. Vivek Gautam Pulmonologist | Greater Noida

it depends on what kind of tb we are suspecting ... Read More

How to rule out active TB from latent TB if mantoux is positive. No cough, phlegm, weight loss, fever, night sweats

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Dr. Himandri Warbhe Pulmonologist | Nagpur

1. Look for Chest xray findings 2. Send early morning sputum sample for GENEXPERT PLUS and AFB ... Read More

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Hi Doctors I have done TB gold test which is POSITIVE but SPUTUM for AFB & TB CBNAAT are negative. I don't have any cough. But my abdominal CT shows lymph nodes in right illiac fossa and my gastro doctor was not able to find the lymph nodes while colonoscopy. So, which test evaluate whether the tb is active or latent? And how will I get to know

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Dr. Amruth Sindhu Pulmonologist | Bangalore

Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and reports to suggest you further management plan and treatment for the same ... Read More

Respected Sir/Ma'am, What is the best investigation to diagnose latent TB infection..? Kindly help. Thanking you in anticipation for your cooperation.

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Dr. Gunjan Saini Sexologist | Haridwar

X ray And sputum test ... Read More

Hello doctor, I had kept a maid to take care of my daughter who is 1 and a half years old.She was with her for three months taking care of her.One day the maid fell sick and coughed up blood once.After that I discontinued her services immediately.This episode is now two months old.I got the maid's sputum test done for tuberculosis which was negativ

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Dr. Tanvir Reza Pulmonologist | Kolkata

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If CxR and CT both are normal then very little chance of active TB ... Read More

Hii my sister diagnosis with TB, she is admitted to hospital doctor said she has swelling in head or brain nerves, could you pls guide i m just worried..is that serious? I m attaching her MRI reports.

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Dr. Amitabh Gupta Neurosurgeon | Delhi

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Yes take opinion there only. ... Read More

My child was in contact with a patient with pulmonary TB. His lymphocytes are raised. Need to consult regarding treatment.

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Dr. Manoj S Thamke Pediatrician | Mumbai

Visit your pediatrician for evaluation and Mantoux test. ... Read More

Old TB. But I didn't suffered with this disease in my life. Not taken any medicine. Then how it cured? And what is the solution of this issue ? It means in this case i can't pass my medical anywhere?

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Dr. Sushma Shah General Physician | Vadodara

HELLO, IT CAN BE SELF LIMITING AS GOD HAS PROVIDED IN OUR BODY LIKE LYMPHNODE. THEY CAPTURED ALL THE INFECTION, EITHER REMAINS ENLARGEMENT OR CALCIFIED. THIS IS HOW WITHOUT TREATMENT IT IS CURED EVE ... Read More

Hello Doctor!! My husband is suffering from TB in Semen. Last 5 months he is undergoing the TB medicine as per gynecologist. By mistake, he has taken the medicine Rcinex twice today in stead of taking the prescribed dose of once daily. Please tell me - will he take the dose tomorrow? Any problem will arise as he takes this medicine twice ?

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Can bone tb be mistaken as scoliosis in xray? Can f18 bone scan detect bone tb? I have a curve in my spine and the doctor which i consulted said that the condition is from my birth by seeing the xray, can xray show that the condition is same since my birth?

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Dr. S.V.Gowtam Orthopedic surgeon | Sirsi

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1)Less likely ,2)f18 pet helps 3)If previous x ray are available ... Read More

I had TB 10-15 years ago and got TB medicine 6 month course that time , please check my current X-ray, is everything ok??

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Dr. Vivek Gautam Pulmonologist | Greater Noida

no kindly connect ... Read More

I'm experiencing symptoms of - trembling hands and body, 100/62 BP, sleeplessness, muscle weakness, anxiety, memory loss, loss of appetite, palpitations, dizziness, nausea, heat intolerance since few months. My thyroid report of 2024 feb shows normal thyroid hormone levels. Can someone please tell me what is the possible diagnosis? I'm currently us

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Dr. K Supriya Gynecologist | Bhilai

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A colleague of mine got recently diagnosed with TB, visited him hopital few times before the diagnosis. Do I need to worry, get test done for myself & if yes then which one ?

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Dr. Amruth Sindhu Pulmonologist | Bangalore

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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and reports to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same ... Read More

I have lung allergic asthma, had covid And had tb ,now today went urology Government hospital, a person beside me sitting was coughing constantly, I thought he just have some urine problem, after sitting beside him for 2 hours,when went in doctor's cabin,I got to know he has tb and mistakenly came to urology department, I am scared, will I get tb?

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Dr. Amruth Sindhu Pulmonologist | Bangalore

Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and reports to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same ... Read More

I was diagnosed with ADD and other personality woos (NPD AND HPD) and I can't find my diagnosis. Would there be a possibility to see if I can get that ?

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Dr. M.S. Jagadeesan Psychiatrist | Chennai

For that you need to consult a psychiatrist and he would suggest most likely detailed psychological evaluation/ tests which could confirm the likely diagnosis. Good luck ... Read More

I have consulted the dr for neck and back pain.he told me i have cervical issue.what is the exact cervical diagnosis that he has written .is it myelopathy or spinal cord compression?

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Dr. Puneet Bansal Neurosurgeon | Bathinda

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It’s cervical PIVD Consult for details ... Read More

I have been searching for a therapist. How may I go about choosing the right one? my university has suggested somebody who also has a background of social work and that I get a diagnosis to further help accommodating me at school.

Asked for Female, 23 Years 38 Views v

Dr. B Ooha Susmita Psychiatrist | Bangalore

It depends upon your need. I would suggest starting by consulting a psychiatrist if you're looking for a diagnosis though. ... Read More

I went to a clinic and the person has given me the diagnosis, my daughter has cavity and has pain, do we need to do the filling or is it okay with this treatment and brushing, kindly help me. Will it stop the cavity, as it is milk teeth, until it falls, further no problem occurs

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Dr. Sruti Maria Jose Dentist | Delhi

Hello ma'am It all depends on how deep the pain is, like is it disturbing her sleep or not able eat because of it, etc. ... Read More

I feel like something is going to happen me all the time . My heart is racing when I go to sleep that is there is palpitations . When I wake up sometime there is sweat . I experienced headache 2-3 times a day. Also I always have discomfort and pain in both my ears and i cannot sleep well.sometimes I see black lines in my vision . And i also go to s

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Asked for Male, 23 Years 124 Views v

Dr. Pawan Kumar Singh Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Jhunjhunu

Can you elaborate ear ache! Since how long/ frequency throughout the day/or any particular time? Associated with discharge,fever? Is their any past history of ear discharge/trauma? Having ringing sens ... Read More

I don't have any symptoms for active tuberculosis and the TB gold quantiferon test for latent TB is also negative. What should I conclude from that ?

Asked for Male, 24 Years 164 Views v

Dr. Rahul Reddy Pulmonologist | Hyderabad

No tb ... Read More

I feel like my heart is fluttering all the time.along with the right side ear ache and right side headache and very strong pulsation are felt in forehead . What is diagnosis

Asked for Male, 24 Years 69 Views v

Dr. Rutik Paresh Gandhi General Surgery & Gasteroenterology | Pune

Needs evaluation. Kindly connect over call for a detailed discussion ... Read More

Hi, I am diagnosed with TB in the recent TB gold test and doctor have suggested me to AKT-4 for 3 months. Can this medicine kill TB germs before 3 months and when can I again go for TB test?

Asked for Female, 29 Years 358 Views v

Dr. Hemali Bharat Karia Obstetrics & Gynecology | Rajkot

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No ... Read More

What happens if i drink palm milk while active tb, i drunk palm milk while I'm active tb, i felt dizzyness and unstable later that day I'm okay as normal day, I'm taking the medicine as my pulmonologist directed me, i was following him past 6 months, i was infected both stomach and lungs, is that ok if i drink palm milk, or i should avoid palm milk

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Dr. Amruth Sindhu Pulmonologist | Bangalore

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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same ... Read More

My son is not actively participating in school activities. How to make him actively participate in everything..is it normal? Is their any solution to make him active or any activities that help him to actively participate in everything?

Asked for Female, 24 Years 82 Views v

Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra Pediatrician | Rajkot

Guide her property ... Read More

Which doctor is the best to diagnose and treat BONE TB? Physician or Orthopedic or Rheumatologist? Note: patient is suffering from RA for long time.

Asked for Female, 56 Years 568 Views v

Dr. Prashant Kumar General Physician | Delhi

Kindly consult orthopedician, he will assist. ... Read More

Age 50 , Since a week ,on and off fever with severe headache INSIDE the head with clicking sound behind the nose ,pain worsened by stooping ..what can be the diagnosis , is that any medical emergency

Asked for Female, 26 Years 69 Views v

Dr. Amitabh Gupta Neurosurgeon | Delhi

Doesn’t look like but if persists consult ... Read More

What is this. Not married.. Last sexually active 1 year ago.. This developed 3 days ago.. Very very painful.. Took blood test for hsv; hiv; syphilis; goborrhoea etc.. 5 months post contact.. All negative... Igg and igm Chlamydia igm positive.. Treated with doxy 100mg bd for 10 days.. In jan 2022 Not able to sit.. Sleep.. Walk.. Etc What is t

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Dr. Vivek Singh General Physician | Delhi

Yes it can be bartholin's cyst or sebaceous cyst , need evaluation and assessment and specific treatment , so that atleast u wi able to sit , walk or sleep . I understood your concern and noted the p ... Read More

Please say if this is pimple only or not? Initially developed very very big pimple first on outside of right side vulva region.. Later on developed big pimple like boil on left vulva... Its been around 10 days.. Now i can see again a new boil like is developing on the inner right side lining of vagina.. There is itching of vulva and vagina fro

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Asked for Female, 24 Years 81 Views v

Dr. Gunjan Agrawal Obstetrician | Jaipur

Get your self examined by some local gynecologist for proper diagnosis and further management. ... Read More

Is there any only one single test to recognize tuberclosis? I am MDR TB patient. I am on Ayurvedic treatment. I am feeling better now. So what test should I go for?

Asked for Female, 25 Years 378 Views v

Dr. Vijay Singh Jadaun Pulmonologist | Jaipur

RTPCR FOR SPUTUM AFB. ... Read More

What is this? Its itchy. Its present for almost 4 months now.. Earlier was bit raised surface.. Now reduced.. Feels itchy.. No pain( very very very slight pain when pressed harder) Had chlamydia infection in past 6 months ago.. Treated.. What is this.. Please say diagnosis Need to worry? How to treat it?

Asked for Female, 26 Years 128 Views v

Dr. Rajesh L Pathi Dermatologist | Bangalore

Take consultantion and discuss in detail ... Read More

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Please suggest me which test can confirm that person is tb infected... And after taking tb treatment which tb test can confirm tb has recovered.

How to rule out active TB from latent TB if mantoux is positive. No cough, phlegm, weight loss, fever, night sweats

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Respected Sir/Ma'am, What is the best investigation to diagnose latent TB infection..? Kindly help. Thanking you in anticipation for your cooperation.

Hii my sister diagnosis with TB, she is admitted to hospital doctor said she has swelling in head or brain nerves, could you pls guide i m just worried..is that serious? I m attaching her MRI reports.

My child was in contact with a patient with pulmonary TB. His lymphocytes are raised. Need to consult regarding treatment.

Old TB. But I didn't suffered with this disease in my life. Not taken any medicine. Then how it cured? And what is the solution of this issue ? It means in this case i can't pass my medical anywhere?

Can bone tb be mistaken as scoliosis in xray? Can f18 bone scan detect bone tb? I have a curve in my spine and the doctor which i consulted said that the condition is from my birth by seeing the xray, can xray show that the condition is same since my birth?

I had TB 10-15 years ago and got TB medicine 6 month course that time , please check my current X-ray, is everything ok??

A colleague of mine got recently diagnosed with TB, visited him hopital few times before the diagnosis. Do I need to worry, get test done for myself & if yes then which one ?

I was diagnosed with ADD and other personality woos (NPD AND HPD) and I can't find my diagnosis. Would there be a possibility to see if I can get that ?

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I have been searching for a therapist. How may I go about choosing the right one? my university has suggested somebody who also has a background of social work and that I get a diagnosis to further help accommodating me at school.

I went to a clinic and the person has given me the diagnosis, my daughter has cavity and has pain, do we need to do the filling or is it okay with this treatment and brushing, kindly help me. Will it stop the cavity, as it is milk teeth, until it falls, further no problem occurs

I don't have any symptoms for active tuberculosis and the TB gold quantiferon test for latent TB is also negative. What should I conclude from that ?

I feel like my heart is fluttering all the time.along with the right side ear ache and right side headache and very strong pulsation are felt in forehead . What is diagnosis

Hi, I am diagnosed with TB in the recent TB gold test and doctor have suggested me to AKT-4 for 3 months. Can this medicine kill TB germs before 3 months and when can I again go for TB test?

My son is not actively participating in school activities. How to make him actively participate in everything..is it normal? Is their any solution to make him active or any activities that help him to actively participate in everything?

Which doctor is the best to diagnose and treat BONE TB? Physician or Orthopedic or Rheumatologist? Note: patient is suffering from RA for long time.

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