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Asked for male, 18 years old from Hyderabad

Sir, I am hepatitis b liver cirhossis with portal hypertension and small esophageal varices dilated portal vein and splenomegaly I am using cardivas 6.25 mg twice a day I used only bp tablets before I diagnosed this now doctor told me to stop using bp tablets and experiencing low bp 90 and 40 what I need to do now.

Dr. Bhavin K Davra

MBBS, MD - General Medicine, DNB- Gastro...read more

Gastroenterologist•Surat

Hi,
cardivas is needed for you to prevent bleeding from varices. You can get low bp due to cardivas.
You need to see your doctor and get the dose adjusted.

40 people found this helpful

Asked for male, 29 years old from Moradabad

My father is suffering from tb private doctor said that his lungs condition is not good and he need treatment of one year but right now he is getting treatment in ntep in government he is fine in health and eating food in right amount his weight is 46 and age 53 I am worried about him he is working in and going outside.

Dr. Pulak Mukherjee91%(13393 ratings)

BHMS

Homeopathy Doctor•Hooghly

Have to wear mask all the time to avoid the spread of it, have to take high protein, and continue the treatment.

11 people found this helpful

Asked for male, 30 years old from Ghaziabad

My tb gold plus test result is positive 1.03 value and my weight is 70 kg my Dr. prescribed akurit 4 4 tablet/day empty stomach ,do I should take any multi vitamins? And how long I should have these akurit 4 tablet.

Dr. Jaspreet Singh Khandpur88%(119 ratings)

MD - Pulmonary Medicine, MBBS, DNB ( Pul...read more

Pulmonologist•Thane

6 months and if no symptoms before starting treatment. Latent tb is not so actively treated if no symptoms if lung lesions or abdomen lessions with positive tb gold then should continue taking for 6 months you can. Take tb drugs post breakfast also.

172 people found this helpful

Health Query

,i diagnosed of reticular infiltrates on the upper left lobe of my lung possibly due to pulmonary tb but I don't have any symptoms. Is it possible that it is because of my previous tb that leave scar?

Dr. Prakhar Singh94%(9607 ratings)

MBBS, Basic Life Support (B.L.S), Advanc...read more

General Physician•Delhi

I am sorry to hear about your concern but will be happy to assist you.
Let's connect over a call so that we can discuss your concern in details and make a treatment plan for you.

14 people found this helpful

Asked for female, 23 years old from Delhi

I am the patient of tb 6 month ka treatment complete hone wala h but I am suffering from irregular menstrual problem from more than one month. What should I do.

Dr. Prakhar Singh94%(9607 ratings)

MBBS, Basic Life Support (B.L.S), Advanc...read more

General Physician•Delhi

I am sorry to hear about your concern but will be happy to assist you.
Not only genital tb negatively influences on female reproductive function, pulmonary tb as well caused menstrual abnormalities in 66% of women. Let's connect over a call so that we can discuss your concern in details and make a treatment plan for you.

7 people found this helpful

Health Query

My father age 72, weight 60 kg, height 5'11, diagnosed with hepatitis c last year, got full treatment course of 90 tablets, taking medicine like olanzapine, clonazepam, sodium valporate from last 30 years. Usg done recently ,having fatty liver stage 1, complains of stickiness (चिपचिपापन)in mouth from last 30 days, with urge to spit again and again. Please suggest possible treatment.

Dr. S.K. Tandon93%(53294 ratings)

MD Consultant Pathologist, CCEBDM Diabet...read more

Sexologist•Sri Ganganagar

Because bacteria in the mouth are often a trigger for saliva production, an excellent oral hygiene routine that includes regular brushing and flossing as well as mouthwash can help to reduce excessive .saliva .in addition ,drinking plenty of water throughout the day can also to help to reduce saliva production.
Anxiety can cause issues that may lead to the feeling of needing to drool.

11 people found this helpful

Health Query

Last one year ago I diagnosed with tb, now I have successfully completed my course, but I feel. Some issue with my libido, I feel low libido, is it side effects of anti tb drugs or what, please suggest any medication.

Dr. Prakhar Singh94%(9607 ratings)

MBBS, Basic Life Support (B.L.S), Advanc...read more

General Physician•Delhi

I am sorry to hear about your concern but will be happy to assist you.
Some of the main causes of a low sex drive include: relationship problems. Stress, anxiety or depression. Sexual problems like erectile dysfunction or vaginal dryness.
Let's connect over a call so that we can discuss your concern in details and make a treatment plan for you.

12 people found this helpful

Asked for female, 29 years old from Varanasi

The person to whom I will marry he had suffered second lymph node tb at the lower back and he got operated. 11 year ago he suffered from chest tb that was curable and second tb recently he stopped medicine now he is fine. I wanted to know tb will reoccur again and how to stop reoccurring or latent infection how to check.

Dr. Prakhar Singh94%(9607 ratings)

MBBS, Basic Life Support (B.L.S), Advanc...read more

General Physician•Delhi

I am sorry to hear about your concern but will be happy to assist you.
The best and the most important thing to prevent the reinfection of tb is to complete your course of treatment within time. Do not delay your treatment.
Let's connect over a call so that we can discuss your concern in details and make a treatment plan for you.

178 people found this helpful

Asked for female, 19 years old from Delhi

I am a tb patient my medication course is near to it's completion, I was prescribed akurit and benadon 40 for the treatment but the problem is. Though I have been taking akurit-3 without missing, I skipped taking benadon 40 for many days and maybe months. I wanted to ask if that might cause any problem? My sgtp was normal.

Dr. Babu Satesh Kumar Seelam93%(28 ratings)

MD - Pulmonary Medicine, DNB(Respiratory...read more

Pulmonologist•Vijayawada

Its ok if you didn't find any side effects for now.
I recommend you to take even now if you can procure. But no strong recommendation unless you have adverse effects of att.

38 people found this helpful

Asked for male, 21 years old from Delhi

I had tuberculosis two years ago and I got my treatment from government hospitals, in which I had to take medicines for six months, at that time I was completely cured, but now I am getting phlegm since few weeks, I again went to the hospital and got the blood test, x-ray mucus test done, all reports are fine but still mucus comes, so what is the permanent treatment?

Dr. Prakhar Singh94%(9607 ratings)

MBBS, Basic Life Support (B.L.S), Advanc...read more

General Physician•Delhi

I am sorry to hear about your concern but will be happy to assist you.
Coughing up phlegm is a good thing. But if your cough lasts longer than two weeks or if the phlegm is yellow, green, brown, black, white or red, you should schedule an appointment with a healthcare provider as soon as possible.
Let's connect over a call so that we can discuss your concern in details and make a treatment plan for you.

16 people found this helpful

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