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How to confirm that someone is free of tuberculosis (abdominal) after completing the ATT course.
Is there any accurate test that can prove it.
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CT abdomen
Weight gain
Improved appetite
Follow up with your treating physician
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Dr. Sunil Kumar
Pulmonologist
13 yrs exp
Udaipur
The response to ATT in abdominal tuberculosis is measured by weigth gain, symptoms resolution. Comparison of CT abdomen prior and after to treatment may provide some information.
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Dr. Balaji Biradar
Pulmonologist
14 yrs exp
Aurangabad
Clinical improvement is important. Get CT abdomen if required.
Visit Pulmonologist.
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Dr. Santosh Jha
Pulmonologist
11 yrs exp
Delhi
mostly clinical recovery and regular follow up with doctor..
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Dr. Sarthak Rastogi
Pulmonologist
16 yrs exp
Mumbai
consult your doctor, CT scan of abdomen may be helpful..
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