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TB in ankle
TB has been confirmed through mantoux test. Ankle Aspiration has been done for PCR/ CBNAAT.
not able to sleep in the night. have been on bed rest for a long time now. Problem has been existing since Jan.
Jan. (little Pain) 2018
April (twisted my ankle, have not been able to walk since then) 2018
I get sudden painful jerks in my ankle while sleeping. what to do to avoid these jerks. why do i get these jerks
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Dr. Mohit Garg
Joint Replacement Surgeon
6 yrs exp
Bathinda
Are you taking anti tubercular medicines?
If yes is there any improvement after starting treatment?
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Dr. Pravin Waghmare
Orthopedist
19 yrs exp
Pune
Needs MRI ankle joint to confirm infective etiology
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ankle foot brace may reduce pain swelling around ankle joint
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Dr. Madhur Mahna
Orthopedist
15 yrs exp
Delhi
Mantoux tear doesn’t confirm TB, it’s only an indicative test. Share the PCR reports and also get an MRI of the ankle
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