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Tuberculosis / Pulmonary Tuberculosis / Lung Tuberculosis /TB

In 1826 a physician Laennec said this about tuberculosis -"Whatever the form in which the tuberculous matter develops, it begins as a grey, semi-transparent matter that little by little becomes yellow, opaque, and dense. Then it softens, and slowly acquires a liquidity like pus. This...Read More

Posted on : Wednesday, January 7, 2009 12:00 AM
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karne kiran
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Hello . my name is kiran.one of my friend was infected with TB in genito-urinary tract for last 3 years.my friend took course for 1 year but she did not take the treatment well.in the middle of the course she stopped taking tablets for 3 months .Please give answer that it would heal her.
Replied on Sunday, December 7, 2008 12:00 AM

bapihalder
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I am a patient of tuberculosis(lung). According to doctor advice, I have completed the course of six months just last week. My doctor prohibited to take ATD no more on the report of x-ray and blood. But I feel little pain often on my chest where it was appeared. I tell me what I should do. What problems may I suffer in future?
Replied on Wednesday, January 7, 2009 12:00 AM
I got all information about TB. I am line&thing gay if was affected 2 times by TB my treatment was held 6+6 months ,,, still I have shouting pain in lung and some times mouthing blood happened I am afraid the dises may lead to untrable plz sugges me what to do......... I want permanet solutoin of it..
Rajeev India New Delhi 05/02/09
Replied on Thursday, February 5, 2009 12:00 AM
I was infected with TB 2yrs back, but took treatment only for two months for it and then discontinued. Now i am facing a problems for it like, breathing problems, bleeding of the nose, and cant even walk due to my breathing problems. I want to know that how much damage has been done to my lungs in this period.
Replied on Wednesday, February 18, 2009 12:00 AM
there is Increasing pleural effusion due to tuberculosis infection what to do?
Replied on Monday, March 9, 2009 12:00 AM
 




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