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Suggest Treatment For Tuberculois Lymphadentis

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Posted on Mon, 21 Apr 2014
Question: Hi, I have been diagnosed today with tuberculois lymphadentis, surgeon has asked me to to a CT scan so that they can figure out how big the lump is from within and then accordingly drain out the pus from the lump. I would like to know, if this disease can solely be treated with medicine only? Can i continue to go to work, is it communicable, what are the basic precautions I should take and what kind of diet should I follow?
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Answered by Dr. T Shobha Deepak (1 hour later)
Brief Answer: Can be managed Medically Detailed Answer: Hi Welcome to Healthcare-Magic Greetings of the day Dear Ms I would like to reassure you, Tuberculosis has 100% cure. Isolated Tubercular Lymphadenitis is non infective to others. Tubercular Lymphadenitis , mainstay of treatment is Medical management by anti-tubercular drugs. Surgery is only indicated for 1. Confirmation of Diagnosis: If the Fine needle aspiration cytology(FNAC) report is inconclusive then, open biopsy is indicated to establish the diagnosis 2. Treatment of complication: If there is abscess formation or sinus. In my clinical practice, I confirm the diagnosis either by FNAC/biopsy. I do Ultrasound to know if there is abscess. I start the individual on anti-tubercular treatment. If there is pus , I usually drain it with needle aspiration. I hope , I have answered your queries. Do write to me if you need further assistance. Take Care Best Regards Dr T Shobha Deepak MBBS,MD
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Suggest Treatment For Tuberculois Lymphadentis

Brief Answer: Can be managed Medically Detailed Answer: Hi Welcome to Healthcare-Magic Greetings of the day Dear Ms I would like to reassure you, Tuberculosis has 100% cure. Isolated Tubercular Lymphadenitis is non infective to others. Tubercular Lymphadenitis , mainstay of treatment is Medical management by anti-tubercular drugs. Surgery is only indicated for 1. Confirmation of Diagnosis: If the Fine needle aspiration cytology(FNAC) report is inconclusive then, open biopsy is indicated to establish the diagnosis 2. Treatment of complication: If there is abscess formation or sinus. In my clinical practice, I confirm the diagnosis either by FNAC/biopsy. I do Ultrasound to know if there is abscess. I start the individual on anti-tubercular treatment. If there is pus , I usually drain it with needle aspiration. I hope , I have answered your queries. Do write to me if you need further assistance. Take Care Best Regards Dr T Shobha Deepak MBBS,MD