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My husband has mediastinal lymph node tb.
He took 9 months of treatment. After treatment took CECT it showed lymph node decreased . Now he is fine, going office everyday. only one problem is he coughs occasionally. He is a non smoker non alcoholic. My question is he had his last CECT scan 3 months ago on 31st January which was fine. To monitor his lungs how often should we have his xray of chest to see if everything is alright or not? When should I repeat his chest examination again? please answer me doctor 🙏
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Please consult a pulmonologist online or offline for proper evaluation.
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No need to repeat frequently. If he is has symptoms of fever / cough of longer duration, loss of appetite or weight loss then consult a Pulmonologist.
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If he has symptoms like frequent cough with sputum, loss of weight, fever, he should be evaluated with CXR, otherwise no need for radiological follow up
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a detailed history during consult is better than frequent radiological tests
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No need for any further investigations
Once TB is completely treated it does not require any follow up
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when to consult - new onset fever, loss of appetite, loss of weight, lethargy
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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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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
If he had complete treatment, No need to worry. Pl invesigate, only when,symptoms are there, and not cured by regular medicines.pl consult pulmonologist with detailed history and reports and treatment taken for better evaluation and treatment.
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Dr. Sivaraj Karri
Pulmonologist
10 yrs exp
Kakinada
No need to monitor with xray or CT . Keep in follow up with your pulmonologist and proceed accordingly. Monitor clinically.
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consult a pulmonologist for further evaluation
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