- female
- 25 Years
- 22/01/2025
I'm currently on medication for lymph node tuberculosis, and it's been around 2 and a half months. Recently, I've noticed that the nodes in my abdomen have become enlarged, whereas before it was just the ones in my neck and groin. I'm a bit worried and was wondering how long I might have these enlarged nodes and when this treatment course will be done. Can you help explain what's going on?
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
Enlarged lymph nodes can persist throughout TB treatment, but they typically start to shrink within 3-6 months; the standard treatment course for lymph node TB is 6-9 months, but it may vary depending on your response to treatment, so consult your doctor to assess your progress and determine the best course of action.
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I've been dealing with swelling on the left side of my neck for about a month now. My doctor diagnosed it as lymph node tuberculosis and gave me some medication to treat it. I've been following the treatment plan for 25 days, but the swelling seems to have increased rather than decreased. Why would it get bigger while I'm on medication? Could it be spreading to other parts of my body?
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