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Lymphnode tuberculosis
I am on ATT treatment since 4 month ,I was diagnosed with pulmonary tb at the time of diagnosis lymphnode tb not occur but after 1.5 month of treatment cervical lymphnode tuberculosis diagnosis,after this my lymphnodes continuously increasing .till date doctor say my x ray is improving completely radiological improvement occure but why lymphnode tb not improving???
And i drain 3 ml pus from it today ..
What can I do ???what happening is there??
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Check Drug sensitivity for pus. Late resolution is seen in LNTB. Don't worry. Take online consultation for better review and management
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Hi Need some history regarding any other medication you are taking and send pus for c/s, CBNAAT , liquid culture and DST.
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consult pulmonologist for proper management.
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Send pus for investigation
Dont worry lymph nodes require some time to heal.
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consult a pulmonologist with detailed history and reports and get evaluated
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please make sure you have sent that pus for dst..consult for a proper guidance
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
44 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Lymph nodes tb is chronic. Pl continue Att and send for culture and sensitivity for drugs. Pl increase your immunity. Pl consult pulmonologist with detailed history and reports and treatment taken 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 prescription for the same.
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