Talk to Pulmonologist / Lung on Tests For TB

Dr. Aziz Ul Qadir Awan - Pulmonologist / Lung Specialist

MBBS, MCPS(Pulmonology), OJT (Internal Medicine), SCE Respiratory Medicine (UK) | Wah Cantt

29 Positive Reviews

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Chest X Ray

Asst. Prof. Dr. Tahir Khan - Pulmonologist / Lung Specialist

MBBS, FCPS | Quetta

199 Positive Reviews

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Chest x ray should be done first

Asst. Prof. Dr. Syed Tabish Rehman - Pulmonologist / Lung Specialist

MBBS, FCPS | Karachi

159 Positive Reviews

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pulmonary Tb is confirmed when bacteriologic evidence exist means tb organism can be identified it is most diagnostic in sputum specimen. you can get chest x ray to see if any changes in x ray suggestive of pulmonary tb. however tb does not only involve respiratory system it can involve other systems. so it is better for you to visit a pulmonologist or medicine consult for further guidence.

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I have some problems related to my digestive system. What should I go for first? X ray or any other test for TB?

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5 years ago

Asst. Prof. Dr. Nasir Azim Kakar - Pulmonologist / Lung Specialist

| MBBS | FCPS (Pulmonology) | | Quetta

584 Positive Reviews

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Tb involve different organs in body so produces symptoms accordingly but most genrealized symptoms are fever .weight loss and appetite loss.
still if all these r not present some one can be screened fr tb (called latent TB) BY tuberculin skin test n IGRA .

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Yes I have appetite loss, weight loss but no fever. I have problems with my intestines. Which test you would recommend me related to TB?

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5 years ago

Asst. Prof. Dr. Nasir Azim Kakar - Pulmonologist / Lung Specialist

| MBBS | FCPS (Pulmonology) | | Quetta | Book Appointment

584 Positive Reviews

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I think it will more better if u consult gestroentologist rather than going to random tests at this level.

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5 years ago

Asst. Prof. Dr. Nasir Azim Kakar - Pulmonologist / Lung Specialist

| MBBS | FCPS (Pulmonology) | | Quetta

584 Positive Reviews

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xray chest may help if pulmonary tb suspected .

Dr. Aun Bin Shahid - Pulmonologist / Lung Specialist

| MBBS | FCPS (Pulmonology) | | Sahiwal

228 Positive Reviews

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The test is routinely offered according to symptoms and organ involvement. There are tests like IGRA or T.Spot.TB but these cannot differentiate between exposed or infected one.Infact there is controversy regarding treatment/ prophylaxis for such persons who are merely exposed to mycobacteria.

Dr. Muhammad Taimour - Pulmonologist / Lung Specialist

MBBS, DTCD (T.B and Chest Diseases), MCPS (T.B and Chest Diseases), FCCP (USA) | Lahore

843 Positive Reviews

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please do T spot TB test or Quantiferon TB Gold intube test. if positive then see a Chest Specialist

Dr. Afsar Ali - Pulmonologist / Lung Specialist

| MBBS | MCPS ( Pulmonology) | MSPH ( Public Health) | | Rawalpindi

337 Positive Reviews

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Quantiferon gold test and chest xrays

Dr. Nihal Azhar - Pulmonologist / Lung Specialist

MBBS, Diploma (Tuberculosis and Chest Diseases (DTCD), Clinical Research Certified Professional (CRCP), Introduction to the Principles and Practice of Clinical Research (IPPCR) | Islamabad

23 Positive Reviews

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Please do abdominal ultrasound first and if ascites ask some doctor to tap the ascitic fluid send it for analysis show the result to nearest medical specialist and if advised start tb treatment. Also before starting tb treatment do LFTs.

Dr. Nihal Azhar - Pulmonologist / Lung Specialist

MBBS, Diploma (Tuberculosis and Chest Diseases (DTCD), Clinical Research Certified Professional (CRCP), Introduction to the Principles and Practice of Clinical Research (IPPCR) | Islamabad

23 Positive Reviews

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To confirm pulmonary tb do Gene expert test.