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Is It Serious To Have Tuberculosis During Pregnancy?
Hi doctor, I was 9 weeks pregnant n there was no heartbeat in d fetus so doctors had to do a DnC on 30 july.Doctors also asked to do a few tests .N now I hv been detected wid tuberculosis. I want to know can I get pregnant if I tuberculosis?? How serious is this matter
Thu, 6 Nov 2014
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At gestational age of 9 weeks foetal heart should be visible ,but in your case it is not so ,and evacuation is needed.
Tuberculosis is a common infection .You should start anti-tubercular treatment .It will not prevent your pregnancy .You should consult your tuberculosis and chest physician.you can continue your medication even during pregnancy under expert guidane.
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At gestational age of 9 weeks foetal heart should be visible ,but in your case it is not so ,and evacuation is needed.
Tuberculosis is a common infection .You should start anti-tubercular treatment .It will not prevent your pregnancy .You should consult your tuberculosis and chest physician.you can continue your medication even during pregnancy under expert guidane.
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