- female
- 30 Years
- 22/01/2025
I'm currently on ATT treatment DOT and have had my lymph node aspirated twice. The culture and DSTMTB indicated sensitivity to all first and second-line drugs. However, the lymph node swells up again after the pus is taken out. Is this normal? I've attached a screenshot for reference. I'm taking my medication under DOT, and I have a history of TBM. For the past year and three months, I've been under treatment, and just last month, I noticed the TB lymph node. Could you provide some advice or insight into this?
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no it is not normal. swelling of lymph node means there might be infection and recollection of pus
Dr. Dr Khaleel Suggests...
Consult a Infectious Disease specialist
Answered 04/07/2025
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