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Lymph node tuberculosis
My left neck swelling due to LNT. I am taking ANT from one month. Under treatment I have paradoxical to ATT my swelling is increased. What is it means? Can I stop taking medicine or not?
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Hi. I understand your concern s. Please continue the medications as advised and better to consult a pulmonologist for the same at the earliest
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Dr. B.L Jain
Pulmonologist
41 yrs exp
Jaipur
Do not stop your anti tubercular drugs. Ask treating physician to check for cold abscess in lymph nodes. If it is positive. Abscess has to aspirate with 18 gauze needle and sent for MDR TB PANEL TEST.that includes # Gene expert for TB, AFB smear,Rapid AFB culture .and if MDR positive revise drugs.
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Dr. Abaranam
Pulmonologist
21 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi
It happens in lymph node TB.
Continue your treatment. Don worry
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Dr. Sarthak Rastogi
Pulmonologist
16 yrs exp
Mumbai
No you should not stop the medication. In lymph node TB it is known to happen to increase the swelling on treatment. It is a chemical reaction which comes with your health improving with medicines. So continue your treatment and have a detailed discussion with your doctor or approach a pulmonologist.
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