I was wondering how we can really be sure that someone is free of abdominal tuberculosis after they've finished their ATT course. Is there a specific test that can accurately confirm it? I'm feeling a bit anxious about making sure the treatment has been successful.

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Dr Anshul Maheshwari

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MBBS
5+ Yrs

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Patient is advised x-ray chest and sputum for AFB and mmicroscopy.

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My mom's been having a really tough time for the past week with constant throat pain and vomiting. It all started with just a sore throat, and now she cant keep any food down at allit just comes back up. I'm really worried about her not being able to digest anything. What could be causing this, and what should we do?

Visit your Physician for evaluation and appropriate management

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My dad is 50 and has a 16mm gallstone. Can it be treated without surgery or does he need an operation?

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I've been having stomach pain every five minutes for the past three days, and it feels like my stomach is swelling. Do you have any idea what could be happening or how I can make it stop?

refer to gastrologist

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