- Female
- 24 Years
- 07/02/2025
I've been treated for TB lymph nodes about three years ago and was on medication for 19 months. Since then, I've been healthy and maintaining a good diet. However, just this past month, I noticed a lymph node swelling near my wrist, but it's not painful and I haven't noticed any other symptoms in my body. I'm feeling a bit concerned and just want to know if there's a possibility of the TB lymph nodes returning?
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do TB test
Dr. Ibrahim Suggests...
Consult a Infectious Disease specialist
Answered 04/07/2025
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