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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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i suffered from tb 2 years ago got the treatment dr prescribed me streptomicine injection for 60 days done all. Now i am suffering from gas problem and bowl irregularity please help me out took several medicine but all in vain. Along with bowl mucus falls and colour of boul frequently changes.i
Replied on Saturday, April 14, 2012 5:18 AM
my mother 62 year[Diabetic] is diagnose from TB .she has taking ante TB drug since 45 days.After taking drug she has relief from fever and cough but vomiting tendency has been started.The doctor has advised to do blood test like SGPT(104) and serum belirumin (1.45).After seeing blood test report Dr has advised to stop TB drug for 10 days.Whether this treatment is correct or not?
Kindly give us advice
Replied on Tuesday, May 29, 2012 10:17 AM

chestdss
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yes it is right,some of the anti tb drugs esp rifampicin can cause acute liver damage, your sgpt has increased from normal 45 to 104,suggesting some liver damage.so att has to be stoppedfor few days and can be restsrted with lft monitoring
Replied on Friday, June 8, 2012 12:01 AM

ammmu
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Which Doctor do i need to consult to get treatment for Tuberculosis in Hyderabad. Do i need to consult Physician or any specialist doctor or MD.
Replied on Monday, June 11, 2012 6:11 AM

nondoc
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Yes, you need to consult physician. Hope you have done that already.
Replied on Wednesday, July 18, 2012 12:15 PM
i was found with tb of lymphynodes and i was put on a drug called Rifampicin and vitamin b6 and septrin.my biggest problem now is i cant eat nausea,weak,headaches,fever.what should i do?
Replied on Wednesday, June 20, 2012 6:40 AM

BIG_BOSS
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Hey all, its been 1 week now after i completed 6 months of treatment[for enlarged lymb nodes]. Feel normal so far. For all those starters who are taking tb treatment there might be difficulty when taking the drugs at initial stage. However once the body gets used to anti biotics, it just gets normal. Initially first month your body will be put to the test since you might have fever, nausea, headaches etc. This is a good sign since it shows that the anti-biotics is working. Best sign is that there will be fever initially and then it one day (after three weeks of treatment) , just disappears. But please do take care to take the medications at the right time and try to never miss any dose. two liver enzymes will show elevated levels, which is normal. Not a panic situation. However if you have nausea which is abnormal, then please check Liver test function. Tb drugs are all designed to SEARCH AND DESTROY the tb germs. And please dont forget to google everything that you see abnormal. Best of luck !!!
Replied on Sunday, August 12, 2012 6:45 AM

malasar
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Hi .... can you please tell me as to how did you get your TB of Lymph Node diagnosed .... I have 2 small lymph nodes enlarged on the right side of my neck. I did a FNAC and the report was negative for Granulomas or malignancy. Hence TB or Cancer is ruled out. The Lymph nodes are still there [~1-1.5 cm]and there is a slight pain and discomfort in my neck. I dont want to start TB medicines without proper diagnosis and a concluded TB. Can you please guide me as to how was your diagnosis done? Anyone else also, please guide me with your experiences.
Replied on Friday, December 21, 2012 8:31 AM

rayven
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hi..i also have 3 lymphnodes on my ryt neck and 2 others ryt above my right chest swolen..i,ve been diagnosed and found to have TB..my doctor advised me to take anti tb drugs which is the quadtab[refampicin,isoniazid,ethambutol,pyrazinamide] for 2months and 4mos of tritab (refampicin,isoniazid,ethambutol)..and yes for the first month i have a lot of abnormal feeling with my body,always dizzy,low apetite,weakness and more..now its my 3rd month taking these medicines and i can see and feel that my lymphnodes reduce its size but it stop to get smaller since my 2nd month of treatment,will it be gone if i finished my 6month treatment?
Replied on Sunday, February 24, 2013 1:39 AM
I am diagnosed with Cervical Lymphnode TB too. I got chest X-RAY, Ultrasound and FNAC done. X RAY was normal, Ulrasound showed multiple cervical level-2 lymph nodes; biggest having diameter around 3 cm. FNAC test had signs of TB. Doc started the treatment with AKURIT-4 for 2 months then AKURIT-3. Initially for 2 months I had multiple problems; as in dizziness, tiredness, head ache,stomach pain, heart burns,heavy eyes, sleepless nights, 3-4 times chills,vomiting sensation, burning sensation in hands etc. Then after starting AKURIT-3 I had severe body pain for 2 days, now things are better; just my eyes remains heavy and have to give them rest every now and then. Also, other side effects like head ache are there but dont bother much as I am psychological ready for them and have a positive attitude. Its been 3 months now; feeling better. Nodes decreased considerably in size for first month but now from last two months its size is more or less same.I will go to doc in a week's time.
Replied on Wednesday, August 14, 2013 10:43 AM
These diseases are really hazardous in terms of personal health & family life. Can stem cell treatments help in curing these diseases. I am very inquisitive!
Replied on Wednesday, August 14, 2013 2:03 PM
 




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