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Mom had millary tb 3years back and cured.she is workingout every day and her diet is also good.will the tb earlier diagnosed reduce her lifexpectancy?

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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

No: Tell her, congratulations on her being diagnosed in time, and on a near-certain cure. She does need regular follow-up, especially if any symptoms recur. Best wishes to you both.

Answered 6/20/2017

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A member asked:

Mom had millary tb 3years back and cured.she is workingout every day and her diet is also good.will the tb earlier diagnosed reduce her lifexpectancy?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

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