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Has On And Off Fever. Has Low Hemoglobin And High ESR. Taking TB Medication. Advice?
Sir this is regarding my father who s age is around 55 years and since 1 month he is having low grade fever 100 degree going on and off We have done all the blood test and only found abnormality in heamoglobin level which is little low and esr which is high around 55. Doctor said his x-rays shows some mild congestion on left lung And has started treating for TB however the blood report didn t confirm about TB malaria or dengue Is it right to continue with TB medication or is better to have CT Scan to confirm Please advice for the same Regards AVTAR Singh
Fri, 8 Mar 2013
Hi,
Welcome to HCM,
As your father is having low fever since long, has high ESR and congestion in left lung fits a case of tuberculosis.
For confirmation consult Pulmonologist as there is long treatment of TB and it is not advisable to continue long time treatment without confirming the diagnosis.
Give high protein nourishing diet.
Ok and bye.
Welcome to HCM,
As your father is having low fever since long, has high ESR and congestion in left lung fits a case of tuberculosis.
For confirmation consult Pulmonologist as there is long treatment of TB and it is not advisable to continue long time treatment without confirming the diagnosis.
Give high protein nourishing diet.
Ok and bye.
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