Download FREE Practo app
Get ₹200 HealthCash
Lymph nodes at neck
I have 4 lymph nodes in left side of neck from appx last three months . The result of FNAC come out to be NECROTIZING GRANULOMATOUS LYMPHADENITIS. Is it TB And am I supposed to start tb medications or further diagnosis is needed to confirm TB. Apart from lymph nodes I don't have any symptom in body. But the size of nodes is slowly increasing. And if further tests are needed then which type of tests I should do.
The x ray of my chest came out to be normal.
Answers (3)
Like the answers? Consult privately with the doctor of your choice
u will need to be started on tb meds, else it will. not resolve
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Didn't find the answer you are looking for?
Talk to experienced doctor online and get your health questions answered in just 5 minutes.
+196
share all reports..there should be a chest xray and sputum tests done too prior to starting att
Answered
Flag this answer
1/1 people found this helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
44 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Pl do necrotic material,strain for afb.pl start att,after consulting govt tb facility.The commonest is Tb.
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Articles you may like
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
The question asked on this page is a free question. You can ask a free health question by downloading the Practo app.
Articles you may like
Tell us what's troubling you
Tell us what's troubling you
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.