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Post MDR TB treatment, coughing blood,
Hi,
my sister was an MDR TB patient
it's been an year after treatment
she is still coughing blood in very small amount in the morning everyday.. around 1 to 2 ml
or sometimes she cough pink sputam instead.
she has no symptoms of fever or body pain
she is thin..
I consulted at National Institutes of Tuberculosis and Respiratory Desease mahrauli Delhi
They said, it will happen because there is cavity in lungs.. and it is normal.
if the amount of blood was large, they can do operation but it is not required.
one more thing.. she has pain sometimes in the vains at the left side of neck below ears. seems those veins are connected to lungs cavity area
is there anyway, we can start medicine to cure these cavity permanently.
please, I'm very worried about her
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Blood in sputum may require further evaluation depending on the quantity and frequency.
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Consult a pulmonologist for further evaluation.
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A cardiologist consult may be necessary to look for any heart related issues.
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She requires immediate medical attention, as the blood supplying artery may be leaking.
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contact a pulmonologist immediately.
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Take a consultation with pulmonologist for better evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Amruth Sindhu
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17 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of symptoms and reports to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
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44 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Surgery is the best remedy,if she is fit for Surgery. Pl consult Pulmonologist for better evaluation and treatment.
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