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What Are The Chances Of TB To Reoccur After Surgery?
Hi, I was affected with intestinal Tuberculosis before 2 years.I was undergone surgery and took 9 months TB course suggested by doctor.Now i am feeling the same symptoms like gas formations in stomach and minor abdominal pain.please suggest me what i need to do further.Is there a chance of reoccurring of TB..?
Thu, 22 May 2014
Hello,
There is a moderate chance of TB recurrence.
Please consult your doctor to repeat investigations. Your doctor might order blood investigations, Ultrasound abdomen, tissue sample for TB, if there is fluid collection inside peritoneal cavity then fluid can be sent for TB identification.
It is also important to check other sites for TB, like lungs and spine.
Only after confirmation of TB, you may need to start on another round of TB treatment course.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
Dr. Narasimha G L
There is a moderate chance of TB recurrence.
Please consult your doctor to repeat investigations. Your doctor might order blood investigations, Ultrasound abdomen, tissue sample for TB, if there is fluid collection inside peritoneal cavity then fluid can be sent for TB identification.
It is also important to check other sites for TB, like lungs and spine.
Only after confirmation of TB, you may need to start on another round of TB treatment course.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
Dr. Narasimha G L
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