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Lymph node TB
My mother has a swelling node over the neck over past 4 months. It doesn't pain nor irritate her. But then it starts getting bigger. F So after testing several test like FNAC we found that is a gland of TB.
We immediately starts the treatment for TB. Its now 3 months and she consumes all medicine. But inside that node pus is generating its feels pain. That node is not flattering.
The pus was removed by the doctor threw 💉
two times in one month
Aslo she gets fever in morning 99 and after taking the medecine in afternoon its get between 100 and 101 in evening time
Also she not liking food to take... She consumes only 1 to 2 chapati in both meals time.
If operating is need in it to remove the pus
If needed what kind of operation should it be
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U need to repeat tests like
Pus for genexpert
Pus for AFB culture
Pus for bacterial culture
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u need to consult a pulmonologist and a surgeon in person so that local examination of the swelling can be done
it may require surgery
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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 for the same
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Biopsy
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
44 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Pus has only to be removed through syringe in non dependant area.it has to be sent for c/s, Afb and cbnatt test. It will take time for complete cure. .Pl do biopsy of the Node also.pl consult pulmonologist for better evaluation and treatment.
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Dr. Rahul Reddy
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10 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Biopsy
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