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Should The Diagnosis Be Based On The X-ray Result?
I have been diagnosed to have ptb about 4 yrs ago... I undergone treatment for 6 months, now I went to the doctor to have physical check up and my x ray revealed that I still have that disease, when asked them about it, its just a scar they said but how would I tell that to my future employer if ever they'll see that diagnosis in my x ray result? what is the best thing for me to do now? thanks a lot and God bless!
Hi, dear I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have history of pulmonary tuberculosis and you have taken treatment for 6 months. Now there is scar in the lung. It is very common with primary tuberculosis. It calcifies and produce scar and calcification. However it is clearly seen from the x ray that the lesion is due to scar and not active disease. So no need to worry about that. Just be relaxed. Hope I have answered your question, if you have any doubts then contact me at bit.ly/Drsanghvihardik, I will be happy to answer you. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
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Should The Diagnosis Be Based On The X-ray Result?
Hi, dear I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have history of pulmonary tuberculosis and you have taken treatment for 6 months. Now there is scar in the lung. It is very common with primary tuberculosis. It calcifies and produce scar and calcification. However it is clearly seen from the x ray that the lesion is due to scar and not active disease. So no need to worry about that. Just be relaxed. Hope I have answered your question, if you have any doubts then contact me at bit.ly/Drsanghvihardik, I will be happy to answer you. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.