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Suggest Treatment For Tuberculous Lymphadenitis With Abscess Formation
Hi sir,
My sister is having swelling on the lower right side of the neck. Doctor advised for throid test, it is normal. then he asked to under FNAC test. In this test it is mentioned that Tuberculosis Lymphodentistis with cold abusses formation.Doctor has tablets for 10 days , after 10 days if swelling is not reduced we have to go for surgery. This is the 8 day but the swelling is increased and become even red. please help us.
My sister is having swelling on the lower right side of the neck. Doctor advised for throid test, it is normal. then he asked to under FNAC test. In this test it is mentioned that Tuberculosis Lymphodentistis with cold abusses formation.Doctor has tablets for 10 days , after 10 days if swelling is not reduced we have to go for surgery. This is the 8 day but the swelling is increased and become even red. please help us.
Mon, 23 Feb 2015
Hi there. Welcome to HCM.
I am Dr Jigar (ID specialist). First want to tell you that your question is having all primary information that a doctor wants.
As it has been mentioned in FNAC test that it is tuberculosis lymphadenitis i strongly believe that you should proceed for further workup like AFB stain report, TB culture & sensitivity & supportive imaging studies.
Cold abscesses in neck swelling may need surgical removal but before that specific antitubercular drugs should be started. Also want to inform you that antitubercular drugs must be started by expert advice & course of therapy will be prolong depending on your country's healthcare guidelines. Once started therapy regime must be followed strictly.
Along with these she should be given high protein diet & fresh fruits which will boost her immune system.
I hope i have provided satisfactory answer.
Dr Jigar
ID specialist.
I am Dr Jigar (ID specialist). First want to tell you that your question is having all primary information that a doctor wants.
As it has been mentioned in FNAC test that it is tuberculosis lymphadenitis i strongly believe that you should proceed for further workup like AFB stain report, TB culture & sensitivity & supportive imaging studies.
Cold abscesses in neck swelling may need surgical removal but before that specific antitubercular drugs should be started. Also want to inform you that antitubercular drugs must be started by expert advice & course of therapy will be prolong depending on your country's healthcare guidelines. Once started therapy regime must be followed strictly.
Along with these she should be given high protein diet & fresh fruits which will boost her immune system.
I hope i have provided satisfactory answer.
Dr Jigar
ID specialist.
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