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I was diagnosed with lymph node tb 4 weeks ago. initially the swelling decreased but now it had increased drastically. is it a matter of concern?
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Yes: Any swollen lymph node in a 20 year old should be followed up.
Answered 8/20/2013
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Tuberculosis: An enlarging node in TB may indicate that therapy is not working. The quesion is, are you on therapy? The node may needtoo be biposied to find the cause.
Answered 6/10/2014
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