Question 1

I'm dealing with MDR TB and have been getting daily kanamycin injections for three months now. Lately, every time the nurse pulls out the syringe, it starts bleeding and the blood looks diluted. It doesn't stop bleeding for 20 to 25 minutes. What should I do about this bleeding issue?

Accepted Answer

do bleeding time and clotting time test

Question 2

I'm a bit concerned about my sister. She had an exploratory laparotomy last August and was diagnosed with abdominal tuberculosis. She's been on ATT since September, taking Rifampin, isoniazid, ethambutol, and pyridoxine. She's feeling better, her appetite's good, and she's gaining weight, which is great. But lately, I've noticed her arms and hands feel warmer to the touch compared to others in the family. She doesn't feel feverish, and her oral temperature is normal around 98F. Is this something we should be worried about?

Accepted Answer

The recent onset of warm arms and hands in your sister, despite normal body temperature and overall well-being, could be related to her ongoing anti-tuberculosis treatment (ATT), particularly Rifampin, which can cause flushing and warmth;

Question 3

I'm really worried about my friend who's been dealing with TB lymph node for about three months now. Even though she's been taking her meds, the lymph node seems to be getting bigger. Could this mean it's resistant to the treatment? Is this serious, and what should she do next?

Accepted Answer

Yes ,continue same treatment.

I had an E. coli infection before and now it seems to be coming back there's pus leaking from the surgery site where they drained the previous infection. Is this a sign the infection returned or something else going on?

Pus after prior E.coli abscess drainage could mean reinfection.Need clinical evaluation and possibly repeat antibiotics or drainage.

More Infectious Disease Health Queries

I'm dealing with MDR TB and have been getting daily kanamycin injections for three months now. Lately, every time the nurse pulls out the syringe, it starts bleeding and the blood looks diluted. It doesn't stop bleeding for 20 to 25 minutes. What should I do about this bleeding issue?

I'm really worried about my friend who's been dealing with TB lymph node for about three months now. Even though she's been taking her meds, the lymph node seems to be getting bigger. Could this mean it's resistant to the treatment? Is this serious, and what should she do next?

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