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X-ray Shows Fibroid Infiltrates. Pulmonary Tuberculosis. Cure?
hi, my x ray result report is: Inhomogenous density with cavity shadow is seen in the upper lobe
Fibroid infiltrates are seen in the left upper lobe
Right hilum is tractd upwards
Trachea is slightly shifted to the right
Heart is not enlarged
Diaphragm, sulci and bony thorax are intact
Impression
Pulmonary tuberculosis, both upper lobes with volume loss and cavitation in the right
Is this really bad? how can i cure it? what medication can you recommend? i'll be waiting for your reply.
Thank's
Fibroid infiltrates are seen in the left upper lobe
Right hilum is tractd upwards
Trachea is slightly shifted to the right
Heart is not enlarged
Diaphragm, sulci and bony thorax are intact
Impression
Pulmonary tuberculosis, both upper lobes with volume loss and cavitation in the right
Is this really bad? how can i cure it? what medication can you recommend? i'll be waiting for your reply.
Thank's
Tue, 30 Jul 2013
Hello and welcome to HCM,
The X-ray findings are suggestive of pulmonary tuberculosis.
This has to be further confirmed by microscopy.
A sputum examination or FNAC of the lung mass for acid positive bacilli (AFB).
Once the microscopic examination isolates the AFB, complete treatment for tuberculosis can be started.
The treatment is called anti tubercular treatment (ATT).
ATT consists of a combination of 4-5 days and the treatment continues for a period of 9 months to 12 months.
Regular drug intake is a must.
The ATT has to be supplemented with muliviyamins and liver protective drugs.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
The X-ray findings are suggestive of pulmonary tuberculosis.
This has to be further confirmed by microscopy.
A sputum examination or FNAC of the lung mass for acid positive bacilli (AFB).
Once the microscopic examination isolates the AFB, complete treatment for tuberculosis can be started.
The treatment is called anti tubercular treatment (ATT).
ATT consists of a combination of 4-5 days and the treatment continues for a period of 9 months to 12 months.
Regular drug intake is a must.
The ATT has to be supplemented with muliviyamins and liver protective drugs.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
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