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Tuberculosis but no symptoms
I got positive mantoux test as 25x27mm and according to chest ct scan report there may be a possibility of tuberculosis but i don't have any symptoms of tuberculosis. What should I do? Should I start taking medicines of tb? Because I still have doubt am I really have tuberculosis? I am not having cough, no fever nothing.
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Hi. I understand your concern s. 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
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Hi come to online chat for consultation
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Pl consult Pulmonologist online with detailed reports.
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Dr. Roshan D.M. Santhosham
Pulmonologist
12 yrs exp
Chennai
Mantoux positive doesn't mean active TB. It just means you have TB antibodies. Can be present after vaccination as well.
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Unless you have symptoms you so not have to take TB treatment
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High protein diet and exercise regularly
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Dr. P M Anbumaran
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13 yrs exp
Chennai
Needed detailed history and investigation reports do a online consultation with a pulmonologist for further evaluation and management
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