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  • 56 Years
  • 29/01/2025

I'm really worried about my uncle who's 56 and has been dealing with tubercular infection in his lymph nodes. Hes already been on anti-tubercular medication for 19 months, but it hasn't improved his condition at all. I'm wondering if there are any top doctors or hospitals in India, especially around Delhi, that you could recommend for this situation. Is surgery something we should be considering as our next step?

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Dr. Dr Chandra P

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  • MBBS
  • 5+ Yrs
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consult pulmonologist thoracic surgeon for the same

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Answered 04/07/2025

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