Question 1

Specimen-sputum
Afb stain-2+ POSITIVE
Acid bacilli seen
Specimen- sputum
CULTURE- no pathogenic organisms was isolated  after 18-24 hours of incubation.
Patient is only having cough since 30 days but no fever.
What does both these reports mean does my friend has TB. Please reply in detail Thank you.

Accepted Answer

Pulmonologist opinion is advised to the patient.

Question 2

I am a smoker for 3 years. I having chest pain at my right chest near thymus everytime I smoke. And it goes away after 15 min when I press my chest at that position my gas goes away after few burps... Is it serious...

Ecg and cardiac markers are advised to the patient.Physician opinion is advised to the patient.

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Ecg and cardiac markers are advised to the patient.Physician opinion is advised to the patient.

Question 3

My left chest, upper left breast area seems to be like hard surface it feel like hard lump or bone type hard beneath the skin...Worried whenever I touch that part its hard lump...

Accepted Answer

Surgeon opinion is advised to the patient. USG of the lump,FNAC and microscopy for mitotic cells , biopsy and complete blood count ,esr and C-reactive protein is advised to the patient.

Question 4

Does the dust in lungs causes bloody sputum?
What I have to do for fully dignosys of the cause.
It's creates little fear of weakness of lungs.
PL advise

Accepted Answer

Ecg and xray chest pa view,also sputum for AFB and microscopy is advised to the patient.

Question 5

I just got my X-ray result, and it says "right apical PTB of undetermined activity." I also did a sputum test, which came back negative for TB bacteria, and I dont have any symptoms of TB. I had this disease 14 years ago, but Im unsure what the X-ray...

Accepted Answer

The X-ray result indicates a past, likely healed, tuberculosis (TB) infection in your right lung, with "undetermined activity" suggesting no current active infection, which is supported by your negative sputum test and lack of symptoms.

Question 6

Ive been experiencing cough syncope every day whenever I cough. I havent found any doctor or treatment for it yet. What should I do? Is there something specific I need to check for or any treatment that could help with this?

Accepted Answer

Cough syncope occurs when intense coughing temporarily reduces blood flow to the brain, causing fainting. To manage this, focus on controlling your cough with prescribed medications (like bronchodilators or anti-tussives) and avoid triggers. Consult a pulmonologist or neurologist to rule out underlying conditions like asthma, COPD, or arrhythmias.

Specimen-sputum Afb stain-2+ POSITIVE Acid bacilli seen Specimen- sputum CULTURE- no pathogenic organisms was isolated after 18-24 hours of incubation. Patient is only having cough since 30 days but no fever. What does both these reports mean does my friend has TB. Please reply in detail Thank you.

Specimen-sputum Afb stain-2+ POSITIVE Acid bacilli seen Specimen- sputum CULTURE- no pathogenic organisms was isolated after 18-24 hours of incubation. Patient is only having cough since 30 days but no fever. What does both these reports mean does my friend has TB. Please reply in detail Thank you.

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