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Pleural Effusion, Tuberculosis. Taking Antibiotics. X-ray, Sonography Still Detects It. Treatment?
I WAS SUFFERING FROM PLEURAL EFFUSION AND INDENTIFIED TB IN THAT. AFTER THAT I HAD UNDERGONE REGULAR MEDICATION FOR 8 MONTHS AND BECOME HEALTHY. NOW AFTER THE 5 MONTHS OF COMPLETION OF TREATMENT; DURING THE REGULAR MEDICAL CHECK UP IN MY OFFICE IN SONOGRAPHY AND THE X-RAY THE DOCTOR TOLD ME THE PLEURAL EFFUSION BUT I DONT HV ANY PROBLEM OR SYMPTOMS. IS IT OKAY
Fri, 21 Dec 2012
hi dear
it is very unusual for pleural effusion to persist once TB ia cured...but common error in chest x rays which is made is to confuse pleural thickening with pleural effusion which is a normal sequale of pleural TB. if this is not the case, consult your doctor
it is very unusual for pleural effusion to persist once TB ia cured...but common error in chest x rays which is made is to confuse pleural thickening with pleural effusion which is a normal sequale of pleural TB. if this is not the case, consult your doctor
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