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What Could Continual Abdominal Pain Indicate, Have History Of Tuberculosis?

hi! I'm 46 years old, 5' 3" ft. in height and 160 lbs, my question is! i always experience abdominal pain, I'm still smoking at least 3-4 sticks daily and diagnosed with tubercolosis two years ago and it was cured already!can you help me or give an advise to my stomachache?
Fri, 20 Jun 2014
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Hi ! Good afternoon. I am Dr Shareef answring your query.

It could be just a simple intestinal infection specially if you eat from outside. This could be detected by a stool test for ova and cyst and could be treated if positive. Apart from this, because of the history of tuberculosis, if I were your doctor, I would advise you to rule out subacute intestinal obstruction by getting a CECT scan apart from a physical examination of the abdomen at the time of pain. Further management would depend on the reports of investigations. I would also advise you not to smoke because of the very many complications which could harm you in the long run.

I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts.

Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Dr Shareef.



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What Could Continual Abdominal Pain Indicate, Have History Of Tuberculosis?

Hi ! Good afternoon. I am Dr Shareef answring your query. It could be just a simple intestinal infection specially if you eat from outside. This could be detected by a stool test for ova and cyst and could be treated if positive. Apart from this, because of the history of tuberculosis, if I were your doctor, I would advise you to rule out subacute intestinal obstruction by getting a CECT scan apart from a physical examination of the abdomen at the time of pain. Further management would depend on the reports of investigations. I would also advise you not to smoke because of the very many complications which could harm you in the long run. I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts. Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Dr Shareef.