159 Doctors Online
Get your Health question answered in 3 easy steps
A Doctor will be with you shortly
Diagnosed with Uveitis in both eyes. Affecting retina. Suspecting TB causing uveitis. Opinion?
Hello I was diganosed with Uveiitis in both of my eyes, i did extensive tests( Blood , x rays , MRIs, OCT ..) all were negative , this was done a year a go, the Yveiitis still persists , and started affecting the ritina , i visited a doctor today who suggested that i should do the tests all over again including a test to check if i have TB , as it could be the cause of Uveiitis ! what do you think? regards osama
Asked On : Sun, 24 Mar 2013
Answers: 1
Views: 52
Share on Facebook
Share on Twitter
Share on Google+
Hi
Though the xray chest is normal,the cause of Uveitis may be due to extra pulmonary(apart from lungs) TB.
TB will be confirmed by blood tests like PCR.
I saw many patients who were cured after TB treatment.
If you come back with the latest test reports,i will clarify further
Regards
Though the xray chest is normal,the cause of Uveitis may be due to extra pulmonary(apart from lungs) TB.
TB will be confirmed by blood tests like PCR.
I saw many patients who were cured after TB treatment.
If you come back with the latest test reports,i will clarify further
Regards
Answered: Mon, 25 Mar 2013
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
People also viewed
Recent questions on
Loading Online Doctors....
Explore HealthcareMagic
© Ebix, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
All the information, content and live chat provided on the site is intended to be for informational purposes only, and not a substitute for professional or medical advice. You should always speak with your doctor before you follow anything that you read on this website. Any health question asked on this site will be visible to the people who browse this site. Hence, the user assumes the responsibility not to divulge any personally identifiable information in the question. Use of this site is subject to our Terms & Conditions
All the information, content and live chat provided on the site is intended to be for informational purposes only, and not a substitute for professional or medical advice. You should always speak with your doctor before you follow anything that you read on this website. Any health question asked on this site will be visible to the people who browse this site. Hence, the user assumes the responsibility not to divulge any personally identifiable information in the question. Use of this site is subject to our Terms & Conditions
What people are searching on HealthcareMagic