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My uncle suffered from pulmonary tb.after 4 months of ATT course he devloped fever in evening which causes decrease appetite.is fever is normal in tb patients after 4 months course.kindly suggest me.
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Take a consultation with pulmonologist for better evaluation and treatment
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Fever with decreased appetite is not usual for a patient on Anti TB medications.
Points to be considered
Was his TB confirmed microbiologically ( Was it Pulmonary or extra pulmonary)
Is patient getting adequate regime
Compliance to the treatment (DOTS ?)
Any co morbid condition
These points are to be evaluated by a Pulmonologist, so better to Consult one
Next Steps
Consult a Pulmonologist as soon as possible
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Continue Anti TB medications
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Fever even after 4 months course of ATT doesn’t look normal
Its better to consult a pulmonologist and get evaluated
He should be evaluated for drug resistant tuberculosis
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Consult a pulmonologist
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
It is not normal. Fever will reduce maximum by 2 months.pl do sputum test,cb natt, test.pl consult pulmonologist for further evaluation and treatment.
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