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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, inte... 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 »
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 »