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purefit
19 yrs ago
Does anyone know if a cavity problem from your teeth can cause lymph nodes which can lead to Tuberculosis as a result? I had my cavities removed and (that area hurts even now i.e my gums) and next thing I know I have lymph nodes in my neck on same side I had cavities removed from - and the doctor says it can be TB, though it will take 3 months to be sure as the culture from my neck lymph node, has to be grown in the lab and that will take 3 months. Any help?
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Absolutely NOT.
Cavities may cause infections in the rootcanal and jaw bone. Usually glands are not involved. These infections are caused by common bacteria. Tuberculosis, though common in Hong Kong, is not passed this way. Best to wait for the ‘pathology’ of the lymphnode examination: have a biopsy taken (remove the node) and have it examined for both culture (ie check for Tuberculosis) and other causes. If tuberculosis, the pathology can give a quick result, and treatment can be started early.
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Why can't adults can Vaccinations such as BCG against TB?
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I am wondering is a bad immune system the only reason for getting TB or are there other reasons?
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Thanks! my body aches, like my bones and muscles are hurting. Is this a common sypmtom of TB? I am on medication of the four types of anti TB drugs.
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I have an appt with doctor next wk. How long do these side effects last? I have been on medication since end of June. Plus, I have to go to the public clinic every second day for medicine. Is there any way they can give me medicine on a weekly or monthly basis instead of calling me so often? Even though I understand it is DOT therapy i.e Daily Observation Therapy
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Aijin, I have been trying to log on to your suggested site but ther is some error on the address.
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Thanks Aijin for your kind words! Are you a doctor? I was wondering if the TB has been dormant in my system for some time, would it have done any harm being dormant? And yes I am underweight and rather sensitive and delicate. I wish there was some way to reverse being so delicate and a sensitive person.
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1. TB is not THAT infectious - in fact, every one of us has probably one TB bacillus in our lungs just now. It is more a problem of poor housing and poverty with malnutrition - combined with the presence of the bacillus.
2. Yes, the immune system is critically important for preventing TB, and also for recovering from TB.
3. It is absolutely essential that the course of treatment be observed. Usually 6 months, possibly longer to 9 or even 12 months. DOTS is the method now preferred to ensure compliance - some people - weird but true - will pretend to take the medication, encouraging both continuing disease as well as spread of disease.
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Thanks Aijin and exyogi! The information is very useful. I can't wait to feel normal again. I am sick of being the weak patient I have always been all my life!
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etnad
19 yrs ago
The patient complained of infected lymph nodes and tooth cavities as I read. Antd her doctor suspected of TB. I've read about TB in the nodes, as well as TB in the bones. The TB ( or so-called tubercle bacillus) does not only affect the lungs, so it said. If the patient does not have the following symptoms: continuous heavy coughing with some blood on the sputum, acompanied by sleeplessness,lack of appetite and loss of weight, then she does not have any TB in her lungs.
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