- Male
- 25 Years
- 22/01/2025
Is it okay for my treatment to stop Ethambutol after just two months even though my chest X-ray is better and my doctor said to keep taking Isoniazid, Rifampicin, and Pyrazinamide? I mean, I didn't have positive sputum results or a Mantoux test, but my CT scan showed TB and I had a constant cough for a long time. I'm a bit worried about changing the meds too soon.
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
yes it is normal, there might be some side effect related to ethambutol
Dr. Dr Khaleel Suggests...
Consult a Pulmonology Respiratory Medicine Specialist
Answered 04/07/2025
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Hey, so about a month ago, I noticed I was coughing up blood even though I didn't have a cough or cold, and it went on for a week before stopping. But just a couple of days ago, it started happening again. I had a chest X-ray, and the report said the bronchovascular mark is prominent in the lungs field. I also got a CBC done, and while most things seemed normal, my ESR was high at 38, and my hemoglobin was low at 11.5. I've also been having sharp pains in my chest, back, neck, and sometimes in my abdomen. Do you think this could be something serious?
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