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Dry cough and weight loss
Hi Doctor,
I am having dry cough(on and off) from almost last 6 months. And also seems like have lost around 3 to 4 kg in last 5 months.
As per last ENT doctor, it seems like a cronic bronchitis and i just finished his 1 month medication yesterday, however although my cough is little better(probably 5%) but it still the same.
Also one week back i had mild fever(100-102) and chills for a week. After completing 5 days medication my fever went off, but still sometimes i am having chills without fever.
Kindly suggest what need to be done or which doctor should i go for better consultation and diagnosis.
Thank in advance.
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You have said, "It seems that I have lost 3-4 kg of weight in 5 months ".
Please be sure if you lost weight or not. With 6 months of cough and weight loss it points towards Tuberculosis which should be considered and investigated.
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Any continuous cough for more than 2 weeks can be a case of tuberculosis. You do have symptoms which can direct the diagnosis towards it. Consult at your convenience. It is treatable but early resolution is better and necessary.
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Please provide me details regarding duration of smoking , and yes bronchitis can cause weight loss.
u need to tell me any family history nd some tests reports i need.
Consult for any help
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Kindly consult
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Consult on practo
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Hello ,got your concern ,it can be treatable with further evaluation, better healthcare and proper treatment ..For prescription and counselling regarding the same you can consult me through this app - Dr Hemanth Patakamuri
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I understand your problem. Kindly Get a sputum( early morning) test done for AFB, And CBNAAT.
For detailed information. Kindly consult.
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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.
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You need complete evaluation
Do CBC, peripheral smear,RFT,LFT,
CT CHEST
SPUTUM FOR AFB AND CULTURE
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Hello,
As there has been fever, cough and weight loss you need to be checked and investigated further. You could consult with me or any family physician for a detailed history and examination.
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly provide me detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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