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Are Blood Traces In Sputum A Symptom Of Pulmonary Tuberculosis?

I been diagnose with MPTB wayback 1992 and undergo for medication for 4 mnths,due to financial reason i stop and work abroad to sustain my financial needs,but i didnt continue my medication presuming that iam already cured,just yesterday after when i went to massage clinic i feel pain on my back and when i got home i vomit with blood on it,but i dont have fever or loosing apetite and whenever i cough there is a blood traces on my sputum is that a sign of MPTB again?? .but now at this moment im seldom to cough and only small traces of blood on my sputum,please advice Doc. And what medicine do i need to take,do i need to drink the same medicine(MOP Compliance pack) i took last time? Thank You, Wreigh
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Detailed evaluation is needed as partially treated tuberculosis can cause recurrence and more serious complications like cavities and aspergilloma. As of now do a sputum acid fast test to check whether you have active tuberculosis or not. Also do a HRCT chest to look for any cavities or aspergilloma in the lung. TB medicines required only if sputum is positive for tuberculosis. If the symptoms persist or in case sputum positive for TB, you have to consult a pulmonologist and get evaluated.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Dr. Shinas Hussain
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Are Blood Traces In Sputum A Symptom Of Pulmonary Tuberculosis?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Detailed evaluation is needed as partially treated tuberculosis can cause recurrence and more serious complications like cavities and aspergilloma. As of now do a sputum acid fast test to check whether you have active tuberculosis or not. Also do a HRCT chest to look for any cavities or aspergilloma in the lung. TB medicines required only if sputum is positive for tuberculosis. If the symptoms persist or in case sputum positive for TB, you have to consult a pulmonologist and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain