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Is there always 1 to 2 percent chance of TB recurrence even after completion of medicine?
Query: Hello doctor,I had pulmonary TB and underwent six months of continuous medication as suggested by the doctor. There was blood in the sputum a few times and the sputum test showed negative but based on the CT scan (computerized tomography) doctor suspected pulmonary TB (Tuberculosis). I was recommend... Read Full »
Dr. Amol Kumar Wasudeorao Diwan
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through both the CT scans and reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It is good that you have completed six months of TB treatment in spite of the sputum test being negative. Even though the sputum test for AFB was negative, the symptom... Read Full »
Kindly interpret the MRI result of a 12-year-old girl with fever.
Query: Hello doctor, I am asking for a 12-year-old girl who has been experiencing on-and-off fever for the past six months. A week ago, she had a sudden seizure attack and lost consciousness. She requires nearly 6 liters of oxygen via a mask, and her heart rate is elevated. Cerebrospinal fluid analysis r... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. According to the plain brain MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) report (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity) provided to me: Hyperintensities (bright areas on MRI) are noted in the basal ganglia, intern... Read Full »
I am diagnosed with TB and get depressed. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 22-year-old female. I weigh about 52 kg. So from the last one year, right after my graduation, I am at home as I was diagnosed with TB. So being at home I feel depressed. My mood changes every minute. My behavior from the last six months is irritating and arrogant. The people a... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your description and symptoms are typical of major depressive disorder. This happens very commonly, one in four women can have this at any point in their life. Due to any prolonged stresses, sometimes the stress handling capacity of the brain gets reduced due to the ... Read Full »
What is Mycobacterium Avium Complex plus carcinoid tumor?
Query: Hello doctor, My grandmother was diagnosed with MAC (Mycobacterium Avium Complex) plus carcinoid tumor. Can you please tell me what this means? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. MAC (Mycobacterium Avium Complex) is bacteria related to tuberculosis and is a disease of the lung where bacteria affects the lungs. In simple words, it is abacterial infection of the lungs. A carcinoid tumor is nothing but cancer that mostly starts either in the lun... Read Full »
What is the chance of transmitting TB to partner after completion of medicine?
Query: Hello doctor, I am having pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) and this is the third month since taking medicine. I had blood in sputum few times and sputum test showed negative but based on computed tomography (CT) scan, the doctor suspected pulmonary TB. I was recommended medicine for six months. I am feel... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq. com. I would need to know that have you got a repeat sputum test or chest X-ray after the treatment has started. I need to see that before I could answer your questions. Read Full »
What are the alternative tests for TB other than X-ray?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 23 years old female. I had TB during my childhood, but it was already cured. I am planning to work abroad and am worried about my medical tests, if TB has recurred. What test should I take to examine a TB? My concern is that, if I take a chest x-ray this month, and for example, m... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. If you have already been treated for TB ((tuberculosis) in the past and have been declared cured, it is highly unlikely that you will develop active TB again. TB Is treated with symptoms as well, not just X-ray, alone. If multiple chest X-ray... Read Full »
Am I positive for tuberculosis infection, if TB skin test is positive?
Query: Hello doctor, I hope you are doing well. I had a TB skin test five days ago and went back today for the results, and it showed as positive. I took a blood test for TB 14 days back, and it came negative. My doctor said this does not confirm that I have active TB, and an x-ray scan is needed to confir... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I hope you are doing well, and thanks for your query. Looking at your x-ray (attachments removed to protect the patient’s identity), everything looks fine, and I do not see any evidence of active TB (tuberculosis). TB skin test comes positive in many individuals and... Read Full »
I suspect contracting tuberculosis. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 40-year-old male. I have a cough coming with blood, and sometimes, I also have mild chest pain. I think that I suffer from tuberculosis. Could you provide a general overview of tuberculosis, including its causes, transmission, and symptoms? What are the primary risk factors respo... Read Full »
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What is the recommended duration for medication in bone and pulmonary tuberculosis?
Query: Hi doctor, I am suffering from left-side hip pain for the last four months. The pain initially started while walking, but the pain is more acute for the previous two months. I am using an elbow crutch while going on the staircase, wearing hip support, using Volitra spray, and a hot water bag. I hav... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Synovitis will cause pain. I suggest you start TB (tuberculosis) medications otherwise, it will progress, and later you will develop arthritis, so begin as early as possible. Sometimes all tests are inconclusive initially, no need to do further testing for the next three ... Read Full »
Why is my son not recovering from fever even after taking two cycles of medicines?
Query: Hi doctor, My 10 month old son is not well and the doctor has given him Cacef CV dry syrup and Lizoforce dry suspension. It looks like a bogus to me because he has already run through two cycles of medicines and is not recovering. Always on alternate days, he suffers from a fever. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and went through your son's reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). From your baby's reports I can say there is an elevated lymphocyte count, which is not normal in a viral fever, where usually the neutrophil count is high. There are... Read Full »