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Damaged Left Lungs, Vomiting Blood, Burning Sensation In Left Rib Cage. Under Treatment For TB For 6 Months. Cause Of Pain? Treatment?
dear sir
i am nisha 25 yrs female i have taken 6 monts TB treatment it has not worked again now am taking 8 months medicines this is 3rd month am using .Actually my left lungs damaged it caused also heart i have vomitted blood before the treatment now physically am k .but my left rib cage paining just like burning sensation even i have cosulted my doctor he is telling this pain not at all related to TB kindly suggest me for this pain why it is paining and wat are the remedies for it.Waiting for your reply
Thanking you sir
i am nisha 25 yrs female i have taken 6 monts TB treatment it has not worked again now am taking 8 months medicines this is 3rd month am using .Actually my left lungs damaged it caused also heart i have vomitted blood before the treatment now physically am k .but my left rib cage paining just like burning sensation even i have cosulted my doctor he is telling this pain not at all related to TB kindly suggest me for this pain why it is paining and wat are the remedies for it.Waiting for your reply
Thanking you sir
Mon, 22 Jul 2013
Hello and welcome to HCM,
There are definite protocols to test for recurrence of TB under the RNTCP (if you are being treated in India).
Positivity for tubercle bacilli in the sputum after completion of treatment suggests relapse or recurrence.
Blood in sputum is a common symptom of TB.
But now you are facing the problem of pain in the rib cage and burning sensation.
Is there any history of trauma to the chast.
Trauma will cause pain and injury to the nerves can cause burning sensation.
You need to get a X-ray of the chest to look for any fracture.
However, the pain and burning sensation are not associated with TB.
Consult your physician for clinical examination and relevant investigations.
In case of rib fracture, rest and analgesics will be required.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
There are definite protocols to test for recurrence of TB under the RNTCP (if you are being treated in India).
Positivity for tubercle bacilli in the sputum after completion of treatment suggests relapse or recurrence.
Blood in sputum is a common symptom of TB.
But now you are facing the problem of pain in the rib cage and burning sensation.
Is there any history of trauma to the chast.
Trauma will cause pain and injury to the nerves can cause burning sensation.
You need to get a X-ray of the chest to look for any fracture.
However, the pain and burning sensation are not associated with TB.
Consult your physician for clinical examination and relevant investigations.
In case of rib fracture, rest and analgesics will be required.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
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