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Scared of cancer/TB
I have been having cough and phlegm since a month and even though cough is reduced i get phlegm, enough to clear my throat many times.
Now, during the antibiotics phase on day 3 morning, i had a episode of blood in cough, maybe i forced the cough.
Then today morning, no cough but while i clear the phlegm out of my throat i saw blood, but after that there's no blood in any mucus, its mostly clear with bubbles.
I have been askee for a chest xray from the pulmonologist but i am too scared to get an xray and just delaying it. I cannot gather courage.
A relative of mine is being treated for stage 4 lung cancer, and due to the fear what if it is tb or cancer i am unable to gather courage and go for xray. I broke down and cried this afternoon, please guide me :(.
Attached 2 pics, 1 pic is the phlegm with streak of blood this morning, 2nd pic is how my phlegm looks in general when i clear my throat
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Sometimes you can have cough after a viral infection for a long time
Even certain allergic conditions can cause cough to be there for a long time
The pic you posted shows only a streak of blood which can happen occasionally even in infections or allergies
So don’t worry too much
Please consult physician with detailed history so that they can guide you with regards to medication and decide if other tests are needed
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Hi there,
I know this can be very distressing for you. But inorder to get correct diagnosis, chest x-ray is essential along with other tests if needed. Early diagnosis will definitely help you.
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Get the chest x ray done and kindly consult
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Please don't worry. There are many reasons for blood in cough not only cancer. Get a xray done and consult.
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Dr. Najeeb T
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9 yrs exp
Malappuram
Patient's detailed medical history is required. It is recommended to consult a doctor professional through the Practo app or visit a local medical facility for a thorough evaluation.
Please keep in mind that detailed medical history is crucial for proper diagnosis and treatment.
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Vinod Kumar Verma
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9 yrs exp
Gurgaon
According to your query and sign and symptom you want to know about the disease and cause and it's best Treatment as you have mentioned as above as sacred of cancer.
Please take consultation for better evaluation and best Treatment as it need complete history of patient as personal and family history.
Please follow good life style as
• take plenty of fluid and
• take less spicy and fatty foods and
• take home made food only and
do exercise regularly with yoga and meditation and
please keep positive attitude to fight any disease and any problem of your life.
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Please take consultation for the best explanation of your query about cancer.
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Please take any medicine after consultation from a good doctor.
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Dr. Nimmi Mulwani
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Ahmedabad
Please consult with a physician for further evaluation.
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
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Hyderabad
Immediately consult
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Dr. Zaheer Ahmad
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9 yrs exp
Bareilly
Kindly do x ray chest and review
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Dr. Anmol Kudal
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4 yrs exp
Nashik
Don't worry your age is not of lung cancer
And don't firstly cough very forcibily
Do warm gargle
Steam inhalation
Take mucinac 600 mg effervescent tablet put one tablet in one glass of water and Drink it .
Take mucinac thrice a day for total 5days
Stay away from dust you might be having allergy .
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
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6 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid cold and sour food
Avoid fried food and spicy food
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables and fruits
Do connect and consult
Will guide you
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
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Dehradun
Need few more details.
Kindly consult
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Dr. Aditya Prasad Padhy
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Bhubaneswar
As it's been 1months further evaluation needed
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