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Question: what is pulmonary tuberclosis and how can i diagnose it.Doctor has said that i have pulmonary tuberclosis after seeing the reports and said me to take DOTS for six months every alternate day..so please confirm me whether i have pulmonary tuberclosis after looking at the reports and also please suggest whether to take DOTS tablets for 6 months every alternate day..already i had taken two doses of DOTS..please confirm and suggest me..?
Brief Answer:
As per your reports you have most likely tubercular pleural effesion.
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
Pulmonary tuberculosis is a bacterial infection which can affect any part of the body commonest being respiratory system.
It`s very common in developing countries.
If not treated in time , it can have many adverse effects.
Your report suggest that you could be having tubercular pleural effusion for which you need to take ATT.
ATT through DOTs is a government initiative and is very successful. Since you have already started the treatment you must continue it without missing a single dose.
I hope this answers you query.
As per your reports you have most likely tubercular pleural effesion.
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
Pulmonary tuberculosis is a bacterial infection which can affect any part of the body commonest being respiratory system.
It`s very common in developing countries.
If not treated in time , it can have many adverse effects.
Your report suggest that you could be having tubercular pleural effusion for which you need to take ATT.
ATT through DOTs is a government initiative and is very successful. Since you have already started the treatment you must continue it without missing a single dose.
I hope this answers you query.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar
Hi XXXXXXX Doctor, Thanks very much for your reply..as per your comments my GP also said to me that there is fluid build up in lungs (Pleural effusion) so i was in confusion whether to take ATT or not..? after taking this ATT i feel tired, i feel voice change and some pulling sensation in eyes and then after some hours i fell ok.. please tell me whether there will be any side effects by taking ATT..?
Brief Answer:
You may be uncomfortable for some time but will soon get over them.
Detailed Answer:
You may feel slightly uncomfortable after taking these medicines but will soon get over these.
Most of the ATT drugs may have adverse effect on liver so your treating physician should get your liver function test done from time to time.
You may be uncomfortable for some time but will soon get over them.
Detailed Answer:
You may feel slightly uncomfortable after taking these medicines but will soon get over these.
Most of the ATT drugs may have adverse effect on liver so your treating physician should get your liver function test done from time to time.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar
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