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Mom diagnosed with plural effusion TB
My mother is 50 years old.
She had reported chest pain for which chest X ray and ECG was done.
It had plural effusion. Tested this and found out that she has Micobacterium Tuberculosis.
Her left part of body is paining. She has lost 5 kgs now. Also she had started medication since yesterday which as per nurse could be continued for 3, 6 or 9 months depending on cure. CBC blood report to be done may be tomorrow or day after tomorrow.
Any guidance you could provide regarding this.
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Yes, she has to start medicines for TB. Depending on size of pleural effusion other procedure can be done along with. Good and healthy diet is must during the course of treatment. Rest suggestions can be given after going through the reports.
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