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Diagnosed With Uveitis In Both Eyes. Affecting Retina. Suspecting TB Causing Uveitis. Opinion?
Hello I was diganosed with Uveiitis in both of my eyes, i did extensive tests( Blood , x rays , MRIs, OCT ..) all were negative , this was done a year a go, the Yveiitis still persists , and started affecting the ritina , i visited a doctor today who suggested that i should do the tests all over again including a test to check if i have TB , as it could be the cause of Uveiitis ! what do you think? regards osama
Tue, 26 Mar 2013
Hi
Though the xray chest is normal,the cause of Uveitis may be due to extra pulmonary(apart from lungs) TB.
TB will be confirmed by blood tests like PCR.
I saw many patients who were cured after TB treatment.
If you come back with the latest test reports,i will clarify further
Regards
Though the xray chest is normal,the cause of Uveitis may be due to extra pulmonary(apart from lungs) TB.
TB will be confirmed by blood tests like PCR.
I saw many patients who were cured after TB treatment.
If you come back with the latest test reports,i will clarify further
Regards
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