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Weight Loss, Chest X-Ray Shows A Linear Line Like Artifact, Nodule Noted In Right Upper Lobe In CT-chest
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I have the weight loss of about 8 in 1yr. When i went for checkup, i was asked to take chest x-ray.
In the report, it was noted that, there is a linear linear line like artifact is visualised.then, i was asked to take a ct-chest. There, it was noted that, there is a small nodule of 6mm in the right upper lobe. Then, i was prescribed with forecox@ 2tab-ni8. Now,kindly advice me about the problem in my health!
I have the weight loss of about 8 in 1yr. When i went for checkup, i was asked to take chest x-ray.
In the report, it was noted that, there is a linear linear line like artifact is visualised.then, i was asked to take a ct-chest. There, it was noted that, there is a small nodule of 6mm in the right upper lobe. Then, i was prescribed with forecox@ 2tab-ni8. Now,kindly advice me about the problem in my health!
Mon, 7 Oct 2013
You are being treated for tuberculosis. Tab Forecox is the combination of drugs used for TB. The nodule reported in xray is probably a lymph node. Weight loss is also a symptom of TB.
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