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Tuberculosis

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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I have been taking tuberculosis medicines for three months and my reports are all clear, when can I resume sexual activity with my partner. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I have been taking tuberculosis medicines for three months and my reports are all clear. The doctor said that I am fine now but I should still complete the course so that I can resume my sexual activity with my partner. Please help. Thank you.   Read Full »


Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. I have gone through the attachment (attachment hidden to protect the patient’s identity). I would suggest you not worry about anything and yes, you can resume sexual activity with your partner. I hope this helps ...  Read Full »

I have had cough and chest infections for a year on and off. I took antibiotics but the cough is persistent. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I have had cough and chest infections for a year on and off. I took antibiotics but the cough is persistent. Please help. Thank you.   Read Full »


Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. I have gone through the reports you have attached. Your CT (computed tomography) scan is suggestive of TB (tuberculosis) which is a kind of infection. Was any sputum test for TB done? Have you taken any treatment for TB? Please reply to ...  Read Full »

Should I get treated for my latent tuberculosis infection?

Query: Hi doctor, I have done a left BKA (below the knee amputation) due to an automobile accident. I did a tuberculosis (TB) skin test recently and the result was negative. I had an IGRA (interferon gamma release assay) for work because I did not have enough time for a two-step and was positive. I had an ...  Read Full »


Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I have gone through the reports (attachment removed to protect the patient’s identity) you have attached. Please reply to me with answers to the below-asked questions so that I can guide you better. 1. Any symptoms like cough, low-grade fever...  Read Full »

The chest x-ray shows atelectasis, fibrosis, parenchymal nodular opacities, and patchy consolidation of the right upper lobe. What are the reasons?

Query: Hi doctor, My mother's X-ray indicated the following results: hyperinflated right mid and lower zones, atelectasis, fibrosis, parenchymal nodular opacities, and patchy consolidation of the right upper lobe and the entire left lung features suggestive of sequelae and pulmonary tuberculosis. Our docto...  Read Full »


Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. From the reports attached (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity), the findings indicate a past history of tuberculosis. Your mother's lung shows scarring and fibrosis due to a healing mechanism known as tuberculosis sequelae. Is there any history of tuber...  Read Full »

I have lymph node TB. What can I do?

Query: Hello doctor, I was diagnosed with tuberculosis of lymph node two days ago and started with four first-line tuberculosis drugs. And now my intensive phase finished last week. In the previous two weeks, I gained weight. But I feel tiredness and my legs feel tired all the time, and when I drink or eat...  Read Full »


Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I have gone through the images you have attached (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). It is improving for sure. You also have gained weight, so no need to worry. Just finish six to eight months of treatment. Regarding cold...  Read Full »

I have endobronchial TB, and it is paining when I cough. What can I do?

Query: Hello doctor, I have had a cough and cold for five days; I have been diagnosed with endobronchial tuberculosis (TB). Usually, if there is more dust and pollution, my lungs will be affected. This makes me cough badly I also have a sore throat pain but it is reduced now. What should I do? Please help.  Read Full »


Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. I have gone through the reports you have attached (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). I want to know a few more things. Please let me know the following: 1. Any fever? 2. Any weight loss? 3. Any loss of appetite 4. A...  Read Full »

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