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Based On The Symptoms, Can An Online Doctor Tell Me If I Am Suffering From Tuberculosis ?

Hi, i am 28 years old and just suspecting that mayb i have TB; actually after every 3/4 weeks i am having cough; throat pain also little pain in chest; & fever; i am also feeling tired during my work and also my weight is not much(53 KG ; height is 5.8) please suggest....
Mon, 30 Jan 2012
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General Surgeon 's  Response
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get a medical check up with chest x-ray and complete haemogram
get immunological tests for tb as suggested by physician and get proper treatment after a definite diagnosis
sputum culture should be done
it may be tb or some other infection
with treatment you will be all right
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General & Family Physician Dr. Vasudha's  Response
Hi,
Your compleate blood count, x ray chest &sputum culture &sensitivity should make the picture clear.It may be or may not be TB. But,ithe important is to suspect it! Please go ahed &get your investigations done.
whatever the result is ,rest assured that a n expert dr's advice &YOur sincere efforts to follow it would cure you in due time
THanks,@wish you a fast recovery!
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Based On The Symptoms, Can An Online Doctor Tell Me If I Am Suffering From Tuberculosis ?

welcome to healthcaremagic get a medical check up with chest x-ray and complete haemogram get immunological tests for tb as suggested by physician and get proper treatment after a definite diagnosis sputum culture should be done it may be tb or some other infection with treatment you will be all right