Hi,I am Dr. Amitkumar Sharma (Internal Medicine Specialist). I will be looking into your question and guiding you through the process. Please write your question below.
Had Undergone Surgery For Knot, Had Tb. Again Knot Same Region, Taking AKT. Medication?
i have developed knot due to tb before 2 years surgery was done and 9 months medication, again after 2 years i found knot in the same place now, I have to go for surgery again or only medicatiopn is ok. I am aged 17 female and weighing 100 kgs. I was taking akt-4 and akt-3 respectively for 9 months. Does medication depends on weight. my email id is YYYY@YYYY
Hi greetings to HCM Where did you developed knots? First get the diagnosis of TB confirmed by culture. Get sensitivity also done. It may be an atypical mycobacteria or a drug resistant one. Visit to your surgeon again. And yes, the dose does depend on body weight. Hope it's all clear. Regards.
I find this answer helpful
You found this answer helpful
Note: For more detailed guidance, please consult an Internal Medicine Specialist, with your latest reports. Click here..
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]
We use cookies in order to offer you most relevant experience and using this website you acknowledge that you have already read and understood our
Privacy Policy
Had Undergone Surgery For Knot, Had Tb. Again Knot Same Region, Taking AKT. Medication?
Hi greetings to HCM Where did you developed knots? First get the diagnosis of TB confirmed by culture. Get sensitivity also done. It may be an atypical mycobacteria or a drug resistant one. Visit to your surgeon again. And yes, the dose does depend on body weight. Hope it s all clear. Regards.