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I have pulmonary tuberculosis and 3 month treatment is done. My sputum test is nagetive but radiological no improvement.

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Hi As sputum become negative it shows you are responding to the drugs. So complete the treatment for 3 more months. Then repeat the chest Xray. Take care ...  Read More

I am suffering from Pulmonary tuberculosis since 30th April 2018..I started taking treatment from Command Hospital Kolkata for 1 and half month ..now they have shifted to DOTS..and I am taking medicine from DOTS since 2 days.. wanted to know does it affect me on conceiving after the treatment?

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Hi good evening Thnxs for your question DOTS is most effective treatment for pulmonary TB. I thunk u should complete it. For further advise use my online consultation link prac.to/drpanchani So we can ...  Read More

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I am having Pulmonary tuberculosis on 30April 2018 and started treatment in Command Hospital Kolkata and treated me for 10 days ..and I took medicine for 1 nd half month after they shifted me to DOTS ..They have done my sputum and CBNEET test and it was negative too..I am taking medicine from DOTS since 2 days... wanted to know if I am contiguos an

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Hello, No ...  Read More

Does a normal digital xray and a normal chest hrct rule out active pulmonary tuberculosis in a HIV negative person

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HELLO, OFF COURSE. THEY R MOST SENSITIVE TEST. Ok. ...  Read More

I have a recurrent pulmonary tuberculosis. ct chest palin says so. i had this 2 years ago. but my dr says it is not TB but scarring of earlier TB only and has given some medicines. is it TB again.

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Hello.. Well once you take medications for TB and you have secondary changes it quite possible that the same lesions have scarred up and seen in the CT like that...I dont think you have to worry...you ...  Read More

I got diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis for the first time in life on 10th Feb 2018. i want to know how much time period it takes to become medically fit in such case.

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At least it takes 6 months if not goes in MDR ...  Read More

I have been diagnosed pulmonary tuberculosis. I am under medication. Please suggest me if i can eat banana, guava, white rice and red meat. As i had read on internet that these are not good

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Dont try to be a doctor by reading on the internet. There are many people who are just giving their useless views without studying. So visit to an ayurvedic doctor who would give you a proper diet cha ...  Read More

I have extra pulmonary tuberculosis in throat.after 3month treatment I feeling too much swelling and pain in it..I don't know my treatment going right way or wrong,?I continue using two tables at time1-RHE-FD ,2-Pyzina 1000.plz advise me

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Important information like weight is missing . Needs detailed discussion to give answer. ...  Read More

I am going to apply for my student visa and I had pulmonary tuberculosis 2 years ago so do I need to mention them about it? Or I can go without mentioning them and they won't figure out?

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if you had pumonary tuberculosis their is a consolidation mark on area of lungs where infection occurred previously it will be showed up in chest xray & ct scan. if they will ask you to do chest x ...  Read More

I had tuberculosis.3 month treatment is done. Sputum reports is nagetive but some patches on x ray.I want to ask after 6 month that patches completely remove and will my x ray normal?

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May not be normal can have some scats persistent inspite of cure ...  Read More

I had pulmonary embolism last month for which I had thrombectomy. Currently on Apixaban treatment. Which specialist should I consult for further treatment. Shall I consult an Interventional cardiologist?

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Yes ...  Read More

My father aged 69 had sudden attacks few days back and was admitted in ICU for the treatment but the doctors couldnt detect the root cause of it at all ,his reports said pulmonary flash edema and heart failure but now out of danger and came back to home but still in oxygen support .what to do next have attached the discharge summary .

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kindly share the complete reports and xrays along with abg ..as for the diagnosis they have mentioned almost all of their findings..so that is not the issue ...  Read More

Mother is on anti-TB medication (AKT-4) since 01/10/2025. Her eGFR hovers around 52 and creatinine levels is 0.8 in recent blood report. She is also suffering from hypothyroidism. Kidney condition is known since 2021. Along with anti-TB medication she has been prescribed Nefrosave ( morning and night), Nodosis(night), Electroxin-50 mg (morning), Be

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For her estimated glomerular filtration rate and creatinine value ...  Read More

Why treatment has been extended from six months to 3 month extra ...now feeling better no itching on body

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Respected Sir/Madam, could u please interpret my Pulmonary Function Test result? Report attached. Thank you so much.

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kindly connect if you have a persistent cough..small airways are affected..although the efforts will be deemed invalid since you coughed during the tests ...  Read More

Im suffering from tuberculosis since 2 months but the doctor has given me only 3 content medicines of rifimpicin isoniazid and ethambutol hydrochloride and not included pyrazinamide in it. I don't have any other comorbidity too like liver issues..so how long will my treatment take time? Will it take longer than 6 months if pyrazinamide content is m

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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 ...  Read More

When did cough stops after taking tuberculosis treatment...I m taking treatment from 20 days but cough not improved...it getting worsen

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Mostly by 4 weeks ...  Read More

I have taking tuberculosis treatment from 15 days but suddenly my cough increases and vomiting increase and body weakness is it normal

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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 ...  Read More

I have very less phelgum ..only loose 1 kg of weight ...eat food ...and i diagnose with tuberculosis ...is it means I have less infection

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No in TB there is no less or more. It’s either there or not there. If you are not loosing weight then it’s sign of recovery ...  Read More

I have itchy scratchy throat since 2 months with cough ..I have diagnosed with pulmonary tuberclosis 11 days ago ..there is no pain in throat ..why this happened

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Kindly connect Need few more details. ...  Read More

Why I have soar throat from 2 months and diagnose with tuberculosis is soar throat become normal with tuberculosis medicine

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Is everyone skin colour became dark during tuberculosis treatment ...is everyone loose weight during tuberculosis treatment

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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 ...  Read More

Hii,my mother in law is in critical condition,she is in now MDICU,One month before she went to hospital for normal checkup,during that time her face,leg edema is there,but we thought this is normal after getting treatment we will go go,like that we thought,but days going she is changing from ICU TO Room frequently,after 15 days we shifted to anothe

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Diagnosis not mentioned on this report page ...  Read More

My sister has Pulmonary Fibrosis and her oxygen level is very down without an oxygen cylinder... she is now using an oxygen cylinder all the time...We are looking for the best treatment for her but are not able to find a good homeopathy doctor... Looking for a Homeopathy doctor who can treat the pulmonary Fibrosis disease

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Hello Practo User, use homoeopathic medications for your problem to get Instant and effective results.Its Curable, no need to worry about. Homoeopathic medicines plays Excellent role to treat Such pr ...  Read More

My sister has Pulmonary Fibrosis and her oxygen level keeps very low between 40-50 without oxygen cylinder due to this she is now using oxygen cylinder all the time... please suggest some good treatment for her...I am looking for treatment in homeopathy...any good suggestions welcome

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that saturation is life threatening..get her admitted asap ...  Read More

How long a mdr tb patient could be contagious after one month treatment already AFB negetive microscopic smear negetive two times xenxpert positive only

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Takes time ...  Read More

I am taking this treatment from 5months for Pulmonary TB. Initially I was advised Akurit 4-5 tab daily.After taking 11 days my liver enzymes detoriate.. Than from 12 days onwards..per day Levofloxacin 1000mg Ethambutol 1200mg Rifampicin 600 mg Pyrodoxine10 mg.. Than again after 10 days again lft deteriorated much further.. Than doctor stopped Rifam

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The regimens are not appropriate ...  Read More

Heaviness in the head and dizziness is common during the tuberculosis treatment.. What medication should I take for relief

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tab naxdom once a day for 3 days ...  Read More

What is empiric tuberculosis treatment?? Dr I am having symtoms similar to pulmonary TB but all my reports like chest Xray, genexpert, ESR, CRP, sputum culture and even chest CT with contrast I have done is negative. I consulted doctor in my area and after seeing my report he gave me few medicines but the medicines didn't work. I am still having sy

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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 ...  Read More

I am suffering from Pulmonary tb AFB - negative Rif- xpert sputum test -negative Bal fluid test- MTB detected very low Intially I was put on Akurit 4 but it caused problem on liver.. Than Levofloxacin 1000 mg per day RIFAMPICIN 600- per day Ethambutol -1200-per day PYRODOXINE 10- one tab per day After taking again lft increased.. ALT-823 AFT-408

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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 ...  Read More

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