Tuberculosis (TB) is a highly contagious bacterial infection, that usually affects the lungs and can spread to other body parts like the brain, spine, stomach, etc. The bacteria Mycobacterium Tuberculosis causes it. The symptoms include persistent cough, blood in cough, chest pain, weight loss, chills, fever, and loss of appetite.
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Is the sinus tract in abdomen due to TB?
Query: Hello doctor,I had a cesarean 4.5 years back, after which I developed a sinus tract in the left lower abdominal wall (which was stated to be tubercular (though there was no discharge). Took ATT twice but when repeated USG was conducted, it stated the problem as panniculitis. An MRI revealed adhesion... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I will try to help you as much as possible. A few questions first: 1. Was there any tissue biopsy done for the abdomen wall or the panniculitis lesion? If yes, please share its details. 2. Did you have symptoms of low backache and early morning stiffness, and pain in ... Read Full »