Tuberculosis test

KKCAL

About 8-9 years ,Spine specialist diagnosed Tuberclauses of lower spine, at that time treatment was not started.
Now doctor thinks that he want to rule our Tuberclauses at this stage- keeping in view present symptoms-
Growth hormones deficiency, Micro haematuria, obs sleep apnea,thyroid hypo, diabetics, hypertension,lymph nodes comes and goes ,
What is expected for TB positive?

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mkh9

Well, you should see it in the Xray but a CT scan or MRI are much more sensitive to see than an Xray. So those would pick up more things than the Xray. That is why I wonder what is going on? Did a different doctor order that test? If so I would talk to that doctor about getting a Quantiferon gold test if that is negative then I wonder about a biopsy. So, that is the direction I am thinking.
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KKCAL

No MRI with contrast,will post latest blood work numbers in 2 hours, Nephrologist noted Red Dymorphic red blood cells, but he did not proceed further. Put me on Candesartan 8 mg, You carry super knowledge, God Gift, Our best wishes

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mkh9

Good question. Since you are diabetic. How has your kidney function been? Have you had your Blood BUN and creatinine done lately? Was it normal? Usually, you wouldn't have a problem as long as you don't have renal failure or acute or chronic renal failure. The few red cells in your urine that were from the haematuria micro are not showing that severe but it would be better to see the other tests above and a urine creatinine clearance test. Don't the doctors tell you how your kidneys are doing? I would ask them. Tell them you are getting this MRI done with Gadolinium and you want to know if it is safe based on having diabetes and your haematuria micro results. Also, have you ever been allergic to it or anything like it? Ever had an MRI with contrast?
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KKCAL

Yes, waiting for report call. What do you that patient with haematuria micro carry any potential risk of Gadolinium contrast injected during MRI?

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mkh9

I guess they want to be able to see more. Hope all goes well.
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KKCAL

MRI done in two seating- with Gadolinium, will update you with report.

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