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What does positive tb skin test look like

My tb skin test is positive and in 2014 i was diagnosed with tb and treatment was not proper... i have urine problem now ...mycobacterium and afb for urine is negative. Can tb be the reason of urinary problem. I m done with urine routine and culture, ultrasound everything is fine Please suggest

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Hi. I understand your concern. Depends on what your symptoms are like. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescriptio ...  Read More

I got report of tb positive can I start the medicine Is there any test need to done so that confirm tb

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What are your symptoms? Do you have a chest x-ray? Sputum for AFB test? Or CBNAAT test?? TB gold positive does not always means that you have activity tuberculosis...it just means you have been expose ...  Read More

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I'm an Indian student planning for Masters in the US. I have been checking my immunization as per university's reqt at Apollo chennai. during which, I found out that my TB test result was positive with 25mm induration. Doctor said it is not a problem. Also the Chest X-Ray was clear.

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Without chest X-ray findings and sign symptoms TB test( Mantoux) has no value.It may be completely normal to be positive in some people so don’t worry I think there will be no issue in visa. ...  Read More

My father was suffering from coughing problem and also had fever for some days doctor has suggested for blood test and he was diagnosed with typhoid but further after treatment for same condition doesn't improved then doctor has suggested for go for chest xray and Montoux test and he also diagnosed with postive TB with 11-14 mm in diameter, Still d

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Positive Mantoux doesn’t mean TB. One has to see AFB or granuloma or MTB in culture. See a pulmonologist to conclusively proov or refute TB ...  Read More

Hi if Tb was corrected 10 years before but got a positive in blood test today.. what test can confirm if it is inactive

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Blood tests are not valid Confirmatory tests depend on symptoms ...  Read More

Hi doc, My father did regular checkup and the tb gold test came positive and matoux skin test came negative.. In zirakpur chandigarh area we are confused to find good physician who will treat this prob. M attaching the reports.. Can someone guide us the course and medicine which can be taken for this and for how long. Also my dad is on diabetes(gly

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult. ...  Read More

I had TB in 2015. I took the medication for 9 months and got cured. Now in a government job medical exam I have disclosed the same. They did TB GOD Test and it is positive. Manutox test gave 11mm. Now they wrote for TB-PCR-BLOOD. What is probability that it to be positive? If it is positive will the government give time for me to get cured ? Please

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Tb PCR in blood is not a recommended test. Tb gold came positive because of past history of Tb. To see whether you have active ds. Or not clinical symptoms, CXR or CT scan along with sputum exam will ...  Read More

I m suffering frm fiberoid in uterus frm last 3 years and when i do tb gold test that will also positive and i take medicine frm last 11 months regularly but still have tb gold positive I take RHE FD 1 TAB DAILY &

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There are more specific Medicines to treat fibroid ,u may take those ,for details on this u may get back to us on a direct Consulting. ...  Read More

Hello Doctors My TB Gold Interferon quantitative is positive. I wanted to know how much reliable is this test? And how I can get to know which stage it is in? Is there any test for the same? What should be the further steps. Please guide.

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It means you have latent tuberculosis,this doesn't means any active state ...  Read More

Hello, I had done a Skin test for TB for VISA.. I got result of 8mm with no prior signs and symptoms of TB. I am perfectly healthy with no symptoms of TB.. Can someone please tell me when will the bump go away? Or is there a way/ ointment to reduce the bump? Its been a week..

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It is not considered positive if it is not 15 mm or above in a person who is not at risk and has no symptoms. But since India has high prevalence of TB an induration greater than 10 mm may be consid ...  Read More

My brother's cy tb test showed 20 mm skin thickening... Is he TB positive.. He doesn't have any symptoms.. He is using thyroid medicines from 4 years. He usually complains of weakness and body pains.

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Hi. I understand your concern. 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 ...  Read More

I have diagnosed with Latent TB before my rheumatologist wanted treat me with inflammation injection, I live in germany should I have to take medication isozid for 9 months ? I don't have any symptoms could you please provide some information on this LAtent TB.

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sure..please connect ...  Read More

Pus cells: <10/Low power field, epithelial cells: 10-25/Low power field, plenty Gram positive cocci in pairs and chains, moderate Gram negative bacilli, few Gram positive bacilli seen.

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No ...  Read More

I have been suffering with multiple GI inflammation like esophagitis, gastritis, esophagitis, duodentitis fatty liver, which suddenly occurred. I tried treatments like allopathy, homeopathy, ayurveda, naturopathy, acupressure, functional medicine and nutrition. Did colon cleansing, panchkarma, gluten free, dairy free sugar diet, yoga, pranayam. In

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Connect please ...  Read More

After acne there is some pores and skin look very dull ,after homeopathy treatment acne is some how reduced but pores is there , dr asked me to take silicea 12 x and he gave to apply berberus aquifolium calendula and oleum drop mixture something like this which i use alternate days becaue i am afraid if this drop will dry out my face, so kindly gui

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Calendula can be very helpful. Berberis aqui improves skin texture. ...  Read More

Is it infection or skin disease? When I pee feel discomfort. Is it common or not. ? My half penis color change.

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Hi, This is not good and some tests might be required to be done. Basis which we’ll be in a better position. ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, My daughter is 4 years old and she has swelling in lymph nodes in neck and it is painful. She don't have any other symptoms. In TB skin test the result is positive. Are there any blood test available to confirm it as TB. Can you please confirm?

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No ...  Read More

The small black bump has been developed on my skin. It has little pain if I peel of the upper skin. It is hard bump. How it has been developed, I have no idea. What is it? It looks very bad. Please help.

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For best diagnosis and treatment, kindly visit and consult at our center. ...  Read More

I have smoking habbits and Masturbation please suggest good diet for skin and weight loss Me regular diet Morning tiffin. Idly or dosa upma Afternoon. Rice with curry Night chapti with curry I take tea around 3 to 4 times Smoking 5 pices per day Please suggest

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Hi, Include Vit C & E rich diet like lemons, oranges, guava, kiwi, amla, green vegetables etc. Take a balanced meal comprising all nutrients like Carbs, protein, fiber, good fats, vitamins mineral ...  Read More

Hi Doctors My TB Gold Interferon with blood sample is positive but the "sputum for AFB" & "cbnaat TB" with sputum sample are negative. Please see the attached report and please let me know the following: 1. On basis on these report, can we evaluate whether its a active infection or latent infection? 2. What stage it is in? 3. What type of TB is th

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The test does not indicate that infection is active.you can do urine for Afb,and cb natt test.Lymphnode biopsy, if possible, will clinch the diagnosis. Pl consult pulmonologist with detailed history a ...  Read More

Hello Doctors My TB Gold Interferon quantitative is positive. So, a couple of questions: 1. I wanted to know how much reliable is this test? 2. How I can get to know what type of TB is this? 3. Which stage it is in? Is there any test for the same? 4. What should be the next steps. 5. I am NOT sure whether its going on since 2020 since abdomi

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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and reports to suggest you further management plan and treatment for the same ...  Read More

Hi doctor, my fnac and tb skin test reports are attached here .. can you please tel me base on my reports tb is active or latent .. I'm breastfeeding mother of 4 months baby .. shall I stop breast milk Please tell me Thankyou

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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same ...  Read More

This skin issues from Last 8-9 yr , medicine try like Ayurvedic, homeopathy, English .but not fit for treatment my father, he is a farmer, this problem only in hand

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It can be improved..Don't worry... Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for detailed prescription ...  Read More

My mom is covid positive, got report today and she has Tb in neck or sinus in brain, she is taking medicines for that. She has E GENE Ct 18.5 And RdRp GENE Ct 19.0 in her covid report please help is it serious case. Her oxygen level is 95-99 and pulse rate 70-78 please help 😭

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Firstly calm down her oxygen level nd pulse with in normal limit Follow covid-19 protocol Proper consult with your doctor Is that history of fever ? Proper diet an hydration as consulted ...  Read More

Hi I have attached my TB gold report. What does it mean? Does it cause infertility? Is there treatment for this?

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Yes it can cause infertility. You need to consult a dr for its treatment and further evaluation ...  Read More

I probably have clogged pores, which is causing rough looking skin. I have oily skin. Melasma and post acne hyper pigmentation problem.

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Undergo fraxel laser resurfacing therapy.. otherwise few creams also available...for detailed prescription do direct online consultation by sending photos. ...  Read More

He was undergoing TB treatment for over a month and was doing better. Suddenly started getting high fever for a week and severe weakness and night sweats. Then he was given new medicines and his condition improved considerably. Now he has been diagnosed COVID-positive. He is not experiencing any known covid symptoms as of now, but what is the next

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Hi. I understand your concern s. Continue TB medications. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription ...  Read More

My skin look so so tired , dull, uneven all the time but that never happened before .from this winter it's became like this.

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Dullness and tired skin could be due to stress lack of sleep or dryness as well.need to know more history and your skin care regimen.kindly book an appointment with us for further treatment and discus ...  Read More

Motoux is positive but tb gold is negative. What should be next step to accurately detect tb infections...

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It depends on symptoms. Pcr is one option but site will be dependent on many factors. ...  Read More

My age is 29 but I m looking like 35 skin become very dull after delivery and colour become very down Suggest cream and facewash Skin type is pimply and oily Colour is fair (not right now ) Black dark Spots on face too

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Undergo glutathione therapy.. otherwise few creams also available...for detailed prescription do direct online consultation by sending photos. ...  Read More

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