Question 1

I've been experiencing chest pain for the past 3 months, but I don't have any other symptoms. The pain isn't severe, just mild, and it only happens when I bend my body or take a deep breath. Should I be worried about this? What could be causing it?

Sputum for AFB ,microscopy, x-ray chest pa view,complete blood count and esr is advised to the patient.

Last updated on 22 Jan 2025

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Sputum for AFB ,microscopy, x-ray chest pa view,complete blood count and esr is advised to the patient.

Question 2

I'm a bit concerned and would like some advice. I had COVID back in May and recovered at home with a mild case of lung pneumonia. I was on blood thinners at the time but stopped after my D-Dimer results returned to normal. Since recovering, I haven't...

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The presence of black streaks in phlegm, especially in the morning, can be a common post-COVID-19 symptom, possibly due to lingering inflammation, mucus, or fungal growth, and since your CBC, chest X-ray, and previous D-Dimer tests are normal, your pulmonologist's advice to monitor and not pursue further testing unless symptoms worsen or new ones develop is reasonable; however, if you experience increased frequency, thickness, or color change of the phlegm, difficulty breathing, chest pain, or fever, seek immediate medical attention to rule out potential complications like pulmonary embolism, bronchiectasis, or opportunistic infections.

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I've been experiencing some breathing problems and chest pain, and sometimes I have a blocked nose too which makes it hard to breathe. Also, I've started having some back pain. I'm a bit worried about these symptoms and wondering if they could be con...

IT CAN BE DUE TO GERD AND ASTHMA GET CBC AND SPIROMETRY WITH CHEST XRAY AND ECG AND GET BACK TO ME

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IT CAN BE DUE TO GERD AND ASTHMA GET CBC AND SPIROMETRY WITH CHEST XRAY AND ECG AND GET BACK TO ME

Question 4

I'm really worried. I've been having a constant temperature between 99.2 and 99.6 for over a month and a half now. We did all the tests like blood and urine cultures and they came back negative. I've taken the usual antibiotics but they didn't help. ...

CBNAAT is the confirmatory test for tuberculosis

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CBNAAT  is the confirmatory test for tuberculosis

Question 5

I'm really worried about my son. He's been on TB treatment for 120 days now, but his cough hasn't got any better. How long should it usually take for the cough to improve while on the medication? Do you think he might need additional meds? He's takin...

Yes,continue same treatment as advised by the physician.

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Yes,continue same treatment as advised by the physician.

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I'm really struggling with sneezing and a blocked nose, and it's been going on for almost three years. I got an allergy test done and have been using Duonase Nasal Spray for nearly two years, but I haven't found any relief. Do you have any suggestion...

Thats unusual,visit General Physician for appropriate approach.and maintain balanced diet and healthy lifestyle

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Thats unusual,visit General Physician for appropriate approach.and maintain balanced diet and healthy lifestyle

I've been experiencing chest pain for the past 3 months, but I don't have any other symptoms. The pain isn't severe, just mild, and it only happens when I bend my body or take a deep breath. Should I be worried about this? What could be causing it?

I've been experiencing chest pain for the past 3 months, but I don't have any other symptoms. The pain isn't severe, just mild, and it only happens when I bend my body or take a deep breath. Should I be worried about this? What could be causing it?

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