I am a TB patient having fluid in my lungs and pain in the chest due to the fluid. Some fluid was removed previously by a doctor and checked in the lab which confirmed TB.

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Dr Siri Nallapu

General Practitioner

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5+ Yrs

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TB related fluid in the lungs, pleural effusion can cause chest pain. Since TB is confirmed, continue the full course of medication as advised. Pain should improve gradually with treatment.

Dr. Siri Suggests...

Take a ESR Test (Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate) Test

Book ESR Test (Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate) Test

Answered 29/08/2025

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