Sunday, February 28, 2010

Is their a possibility that I have tuberculosis

Is their a possibility that I have tuberculosis?
For over a month now, I have been suffering abdominal pain, appetite loss and weight loss. Recently, I found some blood in my saliva also.
Infectious Diseases - 13 Answers
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1 :
go to the doctor
2 :
got to doctor i dont think it is though
3 :
You need to see a doctor NOW. It could be worse than TB. In that case the earlier you go the better.
4 :
maybe, go to the doctor
5 :
i dnt think so, plz consult doctor becoz here u cant the right answer.
6 :
Highly and I mean HIGHLY doubt it. Go to your doc so you can find out the REAL problem.
7 :
well, it's definitely a possibility.
8 :
The typical symptoms of tuberculosis are a chronic cough with blood-tinged sputum, fever, night sweats, and weight loss. Infection of other organs causes a wide range of symptoms.
9 :
I would just go to the doctor and get a TB test, they don't hurt at all and it's good just to know. The doctor may also think it's something else and test you for other things. Better be safe than sorry. It's highly likely you do not have TB, you could have like a gastritis or something with your stomach or bowels. Just a good thing to go and check out, could be nothing.
10 :
fstly go to the doctor ,yes could be ,god bless you,takecare of your health
11 :
Please go and speak to a Dr, Ravii.All they will do is firstly give you a chest X-ray and also test your your sputum. This is not good for someone your age and there has to be a reason behind your symptoms. Good Luck and Good Health Too.
12 :
Ravii tell ur parents and go doctors please hunni
13 :
My dear Ravii, I am sorry that you have been suffering so much. But, I dont think its TB. One cardinal symptom of TB is moderate temperature towards the evening with sweating which you either did not notice or do not have. However, abdominal pain, loss of appetite and loss of weight can be for one of several reasons in your age. This calls for a complete physical . Again blood in saliva could even be due to gum disease. In Tuberculosis, the bloody (and frothy looking) sputum arises only after coughing (haemoptysis). So no alarm bells! I will urge you greatly to visit your primary care physician as early as possible, especially before making any long trips. Also PLEASE get a GOOD INSURANCE before making a long foreign trip. Medical expenses in some countries especially the one I live in can be a HUGE problem otherwise. your Rehman bhai

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