I am 26 yrs old. i started losing weight 6 months ago and have lost around 10 Kgs since. my doctor suggested i take the mantoux test the results for which are positive - 25 mm induration and 35 ESR. he has suggested the sputum test for validation if this is TB. however he has not specified any dietary restrictions. Also if this is a positive case for TB how long will it take to heal and how expensive is the treatment.
HiT hanks for posting your query on Chat Doctor. I appreciate your concern for the results of the lab investigation. The symptoms associated with TB affecting the lungs (pulmonary) are