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Pleural effusion
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My husband had pleural effusion in right lung...done with all the test of TB but few tests are in favour and few are against tb...What is the cause of pleural effusion?? Doctor started ATT...my husband is having severe weakness...Is it a side effect of ATT? Please help
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Keep continue ATT
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Generally in our country, tb is an important cause for pleural effusion
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Take an online or offline consultation with a pulmonologist with a pulmonologist
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Need details of treatment please message or consult online
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share your pleural fluid reports..also the chest xray too
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Please do an online/ physical consult for a detailed explanation. More information will be required for appropriate answer.
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Dr. Sivaraj Karri
Pulmonologist
8 yrs exp
Kakinada
Consult with the treating physician and proceed accordingly
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Dr. Fatima Mamnoon
Tuberculous and chest Diseases Specialist
10 yrs exp
New Delhi
Hello, most common cause of pleural effusion is tuberculosis. You need to complete the entire course of tb . There are side effects due to att , which can be handled. You need to consult Pulmonologist for detailed understanding.
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
44 yrs exp
Hyderabad
As,he is already using Att,pl continue full course of Att.There will be side effects of Att.pl give him high Nutritous dietand protein diet.pl consult pulmonologist with detailed history and reports and treatment taken for better evaluation and treatment.
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Dr. Rahul Reddy
Pulmonologist
10 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Start tb medications
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