I just did the skin test to day and 9 hours later. The bump was goten 2cm! And i don't know what is the bump by not getting infected. And can somebody me please?
2006-08-07 14:33:43 · 6 answers · asked by ben 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
The bump will be measured when you return for your reading. If it is a certain size, then that means that you have been exposed to tuberculosis sometime in your life. If doesnt mean you have it...so dont freak out. Most people with a positive skin test turn out to be negative for TB. When I say most I mean 99.9 probably. The other minute percentage will turn out to have it. They will send you to the hospital to get a chest X-ray if it is big enough just to make sure you do not have it. Ive seen many people with positive skin tests...and none of them ended up having TB. So either way your fine.
2006-08-07 14:48:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not necessarily. A person can have a positive Mantoux test but not have tuberculosis. If a person was exposed but didn't develop an active case of the disease their body would still react to the antigen in the test. However, he might have tuberculosis. Wait until the spot is checked by a medical professional. They will measure the size of the spot and how much it is raised up from the surrounding skin to decide if he has a positive test. If he does, then further testing will be indicated to see if he requires treatment.
2016-03-27 03:02:23 · answer #2 · answered by Geraldine 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends what kind of test you had. There are many different types of skin test used. Some you should get a bump like that, some you shouldn't get a bump at all. Did you have the Heaf test? Mantoux test? Tine test?
Basically don't worry about it. It isn't getting infected. The reaction is normal, whatever it means.
2006-08-07 14:38:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont freak out man, it could be a lot of things. they tell you when your given the shot not to agitate the area. if your skin was exposed to some kind of allergy or other external stimuli it could have easily caused the swelling. the only way to know for sure is to have it checked out by a qualified physician. just remember, no matter what, TB is treatable so dont sweat it. nothings saying you have it or you dont, just make an appointment and have faith. good luck
2006-08-07 14:47:30 · answer #4 · answered by af4sguy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not good to try to get a diagnosis from strangers online. The best thing to do is to call and ask your doctor tomorrow. You are reacting to the test, but we can't tell what kind of reaction it is, and your doctor can.
2006-08-07 15:01:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
YOU SHOULDN'T GET A BUMP AT ALL GO BACK TO YOUR DOCTOR TO GET IT CHECKED.
2006-08-07 14:38:21 · answer #6 · answered by tas-okay 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋