Question 1

I've been having this pain on the left side of my chest under the lower ribs whenever I take a deep breath, and it's been going on for three days now. Plus, I've started feeling short of breath during the same time. It's really starting to worry me. What could be causing this, and should I be concerned?

Accepted Answer

take tablet . zerodol twice in a day for 3 days

Question 2

I've been dealing with a dry cough for the past two weeks and it's driving me crazy. I've already tried Clavam 625 and taking Budesal 1 mg twice daily, along with doing steam inhalations, but nothing is really helping. I'm feeling really tired and just want to know what else I can do to get better. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Accepted Answer

take tablet tusq for 5 days  twice a day

Question 3

I'm really worried about my TB diagnosis. It's been three months since I found out I have tuberculosis, confirmed by an FNAC test with these zn and he stains. But a different doctor mentioned I should get tested with GMS or PAS stains, to check if it's related to fungi. I'm struggling to find labs that offer these specific tests. Do you think it's necessary to explore this angle, and could you help me figure out where to get these tests done?

Accepted Answer

To find labs offering GMS (Gomori's Methenamine Silver) or PAS (Periodic Acid-Schiff) stains for TB confirmation:

Government Laboratories

1. National Institute of Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases (NITRD)
2. Regional Tuberculosis Training and Research Centre (RTTRC)
3. State Tuberculosis Centers

Private Laboratories

1. Metropolis Labs
2. SRL Diagnostics
3. Quest Diagnostics
4. Thyrocare

Online Platforms

1. Medlab Services
2. LabCorp

Contact Methods

1. Visit laboratory websites
2. Call helpline numbers (e.g., TB Helpline: 1800-3000-2737)
3. Consult your treating doctor for referrals

Additional Tips

1. Verify lab credibility and accreditation
2. Confirm availability of GMSPAS stains
3. Ensure sample transportation and handling guidelines

Resources

1. Indian Association of Pathologists and Microbiologists (IAPM)
2. Indian Chest Society (ICS)

I'm trying to understand the difference between DOTS and ATT. Are these two distinct methods for treating extrapulmonary tuberculosis? I've heard a bit about them, but I'm not sure how they differ or which might be more suitable. Could you help clarify this for me?

DOTS is directly obseved therapy shortcourse,ATT is anti tubercular therapy.DOTS is free of cost,has fewer side-effects,and used for severe tb treatment. ATT has treatment failure and relapse and has increased side -effects compared to dots.

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