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Hello, my father Mantoux test is positive it is 15mm so should i he have tuberculosis because one of doctor said everyone who have taken bcg vaccination should always have Mantoux test positive.

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

My Mantoux test is positive. What does that mean ? Does that mean I have TB.? Can someone please tell.

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It doesn't necessarily mean you are positive for TB,it's a screening test that needs confirmation by other tests .As history is needed kindly consult ...  Read More

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Respected Sir/Ma'am, Can mantoux test come positive after one year?? Kindly help. Thanking you in anticipation for your cooperation.

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Female 27 irregular bleeding and pelvic pain flare up. Usg reveals, endometritis pid Mantoux test 7mm induration Is she infected with tuberculosis?

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Mantoux test was taken 10 days before and it was positive. The part of that skin was infected. Please suggest any ointment or medicine to heel that area.

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Apply T bact or neosporin ointment. prac.to /anandkalaskar ...  Read More

I recently did the mantoux test and after 48hr I have swelling and redness for 20mm in the area on injection. What does this indicate

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Hi. I understand your concern. You will need to undergo a detailed examination and investigation. Consult a pulmonologist for the same at the earliest ...  Read More

Dr suggested mantoux test fir My wife(breast feeding mom @24 years, 7 months baby). ESR is 22, and wbc 11300, mass in left armpit since few months. No other symptoms. Why this test ?? Will it be useful for diagnosis for other problem?

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Is it would be useful,Kindly consult me for your difficulties,i ll be happy to help ...  Read More

My mantoux test result is 28mm x 30mm please clear me is it positive or negative, and ese value is 38 in 1 hour what that mean. Need treatment or not.

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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and reports to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same ...  Read More

My mantoux test report reads that the induration after 72 hrs is 16×18 mm. What are indications of this report ?

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Test is positive..but not diagnostic of TB. Do sputum examination and chest x-ray to reach a final diagnosis ...  Read More

Hello doctor my mantoux test done two days ago. I attached pics. Can you please tell me is it positive or negative. Today pathology lab where my test is done is closed for 2 days. So please help me. My past history. I was diagnosed tuberculosis 2 years ago and I completed my full course and after doctor consultation medicine stopped after 1 year. A

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Hi. I understand your concern. Firstly tuberculosis can not be diagnosed based on Mantoux. It's very non specific test. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and to suggest you ...  Read More

I was recently gone for mantoux test for tb there is no bump present only redness and swallowing is occurred can you please tell me is it a positive result or negative?

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Mantoux skin test is interpreted by feeling the bump and measuring the bump / swelling… not redness surrounding the bump / swelling… Image interpretation is difficult But still I can say ur image sh ...  Read More

If the patient is suffering from depression & not sleeping well at night , but sleeping day time , Can he take TryQ 10 & melonin tablets ? Are there any side effects of Try Q 10 tablets and taking Acknotin Tablets along with anti depression tablets . Please guide

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I have given 10 ml of worm medicine to my daughter today and yesterday also, instead of waiting for two weeks . Is there any side effects??

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No side effects at all Don't worry But don't repeat now. ...  Read More

I had lot of gas and bad digestion loose motion once, I have been give Rcifex 400 x 2 for 4 days , velgut x 2 for 5 days, somproz x 1 for 10 days, Today is day 3 loose motion today , once apart from my regular morning motion is due to side effects of medicine? Pls advise

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atibiotics can cause loose motions too.. Connect please ...  Read More

I lost my virginity and after 2 days I took i pill for the first time . Even though he did not ejaculate inside my vagina. I did not any side effects from i pill , does that mean the medicine did not work ? And after how many days i can do pregnancy test if required

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Do medicine like depout 25, episod 25, and etizolam cause major side effects advised by psychiatrist for insomnia and fear and excessive negative thoughts , also ongoing. Medicine for h pylori , also excessive gases from.a long time which are not improving with treatment for a week tablet enzispor , pyloflush , itorihenz and esogress 40 , are night

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Any homepathy medicine has side effects of unexplained ithcing and Dr can't understand why is itching and says dry skin is reason for itching...side effects of homeopathy medicine,?

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They are not side effects. Called accessory symptoms. Occurs because of partial similar medicine. It should be short lasting if the medicine is stopped. If the symptom persists after stopping medicine ...  Read More

What are side effects of homeopathy medicine Whether 15-15 drops can be taken ? For how many months ?

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One homoeopathic medicine can produce 1000 symptoms. It is difficult to mention. In short take medicine only on proper prescription. ...  Read More

Is deviry 10 make u sleepy and gives headache I taken this from yesterday and feeling weak and sleepy Is this side effects??

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Side effects do occur with deviry ...  Read More

I have done mantoux test because IC junction pull up with mesenteric lymphadenopathy. Please see the report and tell me it is TB positive or not .

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult. ...  Read More

I am experiencing side effects of my medication because I am finding difficult to write. Please tell me am I correct?

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Pls give more details about your diagnosis and drugs. ...  Read More

Please can someone tell me the the side effects of neeri kft And does it work for insomnia Thank you

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No side effects... It will not help in insomnia... ...  Read More

I'm a medical student. Is there any book available to study how to treat side effects caused by drugs?

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My mother does not have any side effects after her 1st chemo.does that mean chemo is not working. Thanku

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No, side effect is not a measure of working effectiveness of chemotherapy. It depends upon a lot of factors. Need to know that she received which chemotherapy and for which cancer. ...  Read More

Are there any major side effects of tryptomer 25mg and and flunil 20mg. I am a hypertension patient and My weight is 105kg

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If given for the right indication then these medications are very safe. In fact I will venture out and say that these medications are safer than your antihypertensives. Provided you are taking them un ...  Read More

Does metfor 500 mg has side effects like diabetes? I also take diane 35 fr my irregular periods. Please help.

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Metformin is given to treat diabetes so it doesn't cause side effect like diabetes . but yes since it lowers blood sugars - watch out for excessive sweating , giddiness , weakness ( signs of hypoglyce ...  Read More

I was administered an injection for mantoux test yesterday on my left hand. I was asked not to lift anything heavy and avoid contact with water on the particular area. So I followed the said instructions, however my left hand is paining from the elbow joint to the injection spot. Is it normal ? Although there's no bump or anything but left hand is

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I have been prescribed susten 400mg twice a day as I experienced bleeding in the 3rd month of pregnancy. I am unable to adjust with the medicine due to its side effects. Is there any other alternative I should look for.I have skipped the medicine for a couple of days. Will it have a major harm?

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Yes. Use it c Vaginally ...  Read More

What should I do to reverse the side effects of tretinoin?? It made my skin dark and I started getting huge dark spots on my back after using it.

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Undergo glutathione therapy.. otherwise few creams also available...for detailed prescription do direct online consultation by sending photos. ...  Read More

My wife is suffering from typhoid last month and low hemoglobin treatment completed for typhoid but hemoglobin still continued but in last blood test report ESR increase by 100 Dr recommended X-ray chest and mantoux test but mantoux test report positive but no symptoms for tuberculosis reported.suggest for next steps

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Need to confirm TB with othet better tests, also need proper Medications for low hb. Can consult me privately for proper management and prescription. Tap consult now to start proper medications ...  Read More

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