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Does Cold And Sore Neck Indicate Tuberculosis?
I have cervical lymph node. I came to know about it 2 weeks and consulted doctor who suggested with anti-bio tics. Even the size of lymph node reduced and it is still there. Initially it was painful but after using tablets there is no more pain.
Doctor is now recommending for a minor surgery to remove that. I don't have wait loss or fever. I do have cold and sore neck. What are chances of TB.
How long it will take to cure the TB. What else can be the issue.
Doctor is now recommending for a minor surgery to remove that. I don't have wait loss or fever. I do have cold and sore neck. What are chances of TB.
How long it will take to cure the TB. What else can be the issue.
Fri, 23 Jan 2015
hello there,
TB normally presents with a painless lymph node. No history of persistent coughing, no fever, no weight loss would direct your diagnosis far away from TB. Cervical Lymph nodes can occur for various reasons including insect bites, allergies.
We should wait for your lymph node to be removed and its histopathological study before jumping to conclusions.
Dr Arun A
TB normally presents with a painless lymph node. No history of persistent coughing, no fever, no weight loss would direct your diagnosis far away from TB. Cervical Lymph nodes can occur for various reasons including insect bites, allergies.
We should wait for your lymph node to be removed and its histopathological study before jumping to conclusions.
Dr Arun A
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