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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 »
How to help my friend gain weight?
Query: Hello doctor, My friend is too thin and weak. She had TB when she was young. Her blood group is O and Rh positive. Please advise something to help her gain weight. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your case thoroughly and can well understand your genuine concerns. I want to assure you that you do not have to worry as everything is going to be fine soon. Read Full »
I am a TB patient, feeling hopeless. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 27-year-old female TB patient. For the last three to four years, I have been unwell. Earlier, I consulted doctors in my town. But, they were unable to treat me. I ultimately went to a bigger city for my treatment. For the last year, they have been treating me. There is a very s... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concerns. I am sorry to know that you are suffering for years with little success to date. Firstly, I would like to inform you that weight gain is a good sign of treatment responsiveness. Secondly, unlike other infective illn... Read Full »
Can medications cure pulmonary fibrosis?
Query: Hello doctor, I had an X-ray last Thursday and I got the result today. It says I have fibrosis in my right upper lobe. I had a history of pulmonary tuberculosis two years back and I took a six months medication and I am done with it. I just want to ask if fibrosis can be cured if I take medication a... Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Fibrosis is a feature of chronic inflammation and your lung fibrosis is because of that. Tuberculosis is a chronic granulomatous inflammation and can lead to fibrosis. Fibrosis is irreversible condition and cannot be revert back. Thank you and take care. Regards. Read Full »
Please suggest some preventive measures for tuberculosis.
Query: Hello doctor, I am in a region where tuberculosis is a concern, and I want to take preventive measures. Can you provide advice on tuberculosis preventive care, including any vaccinations, lifestyle adjustments, or precautions I should consider based on my specific health status and potential expos... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query. I can provide some general guidance on tuberculosis preventive care. I can provide some general guidance on tuberculosis preventive care. Tuberculosis (TB) is a bacterial infection that primarily affects the lungs but can also affect o... 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 »
Father is suffering from TB. What food should he take and avoid while on DOTS treatment?
Query: Hello doctor, My father is 48 years old. He has been suffering from pleural effusion and TB for the last two months. DOTS treatment is going on. I want to know what foods should he take and what should he avoid. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Good your father is under treatment, continue without any break, that is the most important thing. Diet also plays a vital role in TB treatment. Consume fruits, and vegetables like oranges, mango, sweet pumpkin, carrots, guava, amla (Indian gooseberry), tomato, nuts,... Read Full »
I have a lump in my neck after TB. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 25 years old. I had contracted TB in the past (about three years ago). I was put on medication by my doctor for eight to nine months, and then I was cleared of it. I had a swelling on the right-hand side of the lymph in the neck just above the collar bone, which was drained off us... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern. Based on your description, it is possible that the "small ball-like structure" you have noticed is a scar tissue or lymph node that has formed in the area where the surgery was performed. Scar tissue is a common resul... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I brought my 1-year-old son who is 22 Ibs and 33 inches to the doctor due to what I thought was a hernia in his groin. He also has an enlarged lymph node in his neck. However, the doctor said that it was not a hernia. The blood test showed elevated liver enzymes and borderline low plate... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. An enlarged lymph node points to an infection in the body, which can be tuberculosis or any other chronic illness. FNAC (fine needle aspiration cytology) of the lymph node will tell about the size of the lymph node, whether they are matt... Read Full »
I am worried about contracting tuberculosis. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 45-year-old male, and I have been hearing too many tuberculosis cases in my area of residence, which is making me worried. I have developed a cough for the last two days. Could this be TB (tuberculosis)? I also have mild chest pain due to a prolonged cough and some amount of weig... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the query, and I can understand your concern. A patient with suspected TB (tuberculosis) is tested if they have a persistent cough for three weeks with sputum, weight loss, shortness of breath, or contact with an active TB patient or TB suspect. The pat... Read Full »