it swelled a lot the health dept. took xrays and that was all that was done. now the red spot has come back in the same place. i am concerned about this as i care for my granddaughter .is this normal? and should i be concerned?
2006-12-09 13:04:36 · 6 answers · asked by martha c 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
A TB test on the arm only can test if you have been exposed to the virus or not at one point in your life - if positive you have been exposed. If doesn't mean you have TB, only that you were once exposed to someone who had it - chest X-rays tell if you have it. If they were clear and okay, then you don't have the disease.
However, the red bump could be signs of an allergic reaction or something - i would suggest going to your doctor and having it checked out.
And TB tests are good for 7 years, by the way.
2006-12-09 13:21:32 · answer #1 · answered by complicatedgal2111 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The red spot you have now is in no away associated with the test you had four years ago or is it associated with TB. Having said this you should get a chest x-ray every year since you had a positive response in the past....TB can lay dormant for years, sometimes never showing its face, but sometimes can hit you like a hammer...If it starts to become active your lungs will show spots where it has damaged the lung..If it becomes active you will develop a cough, fever, and generally feel bad. If this happens stay away from everyone and call doctor immediately. Always cover your cough no matter what kind it is and always wash your hands immediately afterwards.....They did not put you on medication before because it was not active, your body just showed an antibody to TB which means you have been exposed... So see your doctor once a year okay......
2006-12-09 14:10:02 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So frequently an excellent TB try yet detrimental Chest X-ray exhibits you've been uncovered to TB (it occurs) yet your immune gadget became in a position to wall of the micro organism and in effect it really is going to grow to be inert. As you realize, you aren't from now on contagious in any respect. Now often times the TB can turn lively frequently in cases the position your immune gadget is weakened i.e. HIV, leukemia or chemotherapy that weakens the immune gadget to allow the latent TB to grow to be lively. On very uncommon activities it ought to turn on even in a healthful individual, you'll word warning signs like a cough that maintains for 3 weeks with blood interior the sputum, fatigue and unusual weight-loss...you've any of those warning signs, get clinical interest as we talk. except in unusual cases, we've antibiotics that ought to take of it, keep on with the regiment and also you'd be good as new. do not problem you'll more beneficial than probable by no skill fall ill from it.
2016-11-25 01:42:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should definitely see the doctor about it. I believe that if it turns positive it means that you've been exposed to the bacteria and not necessarily that you have TB. The doctor might prescribe some antibiotics if you need them and do some more x-rays to make sure everything is alright. Also, I wouldn't go back to the health department for this if you can avoid it. You would probably be better off seeing your normal primary care physician.
2006-12-09 13:19:16 · answer #4 · answered by Jessica 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your grand daughter is in danger of getting it. Continuous exposure to the virus is contagious.
Seek medical help asap.
TB once eradicated in the US is making a comeback
2006-12-09 13:07:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You should check with your doctor again and see if it okay
2006-12-09 13:08:45 · answer #6 · answered by Linda 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋