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Lymph node tuberculosis
I have mediastinal lymph node tb. It was diagnosed through cect and EBUS. Node was 7cm×3cm. I'm on 3 and half month of treatment doctor recommended me 8 months of treatment. Previously having fever gone cough was less but still I occasionally cough like 15-20 times a day. Is it normal? Currently I'm on abroad. My treatment was done in India. When should I have my next CECT? PLEASE HELP ME DOCTOR
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Symptoms resolution can be variable. Do not worry about it and just completed your duration of treatment. In the end it'll get solved
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be punctual in taking your medication
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If unable to tolerate the medication or any side effects then consult a Pulmonologist.
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Total duration of ATT should be 6-9 months
Depends on treatment response
CECT chest to be done just before we want to stop the treatment (Again it depends case to case)
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Don’t stop medication without consultation with Pulmonologist
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Can consult through video /online if you have any confusion
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Take a consultation with pulmonologist for better evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Amruth Sindhu
Pulmonologist
17 yrs exp
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
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
44 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Pl complete the course of Att,as per the Doctors advise. Regarding cough, it can occur due to lymph adenopathy.it will take time for the lymph nodes to subside.pl consult pulmonologist for further evaluation and treatment.
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