Are suspicious densities on both upper lobes a sign of PTB?
Patient: Hi ...I m sindy I m 30 years old way back 2015 I had my xray and was diagnosed with PTB ..so I have undergone 6mnths of medications..after it I was fit to work but still it leaved a trace ...now 2018 I got my new xray result and it says that there is a suspicious densities on both upper lobes..does it mean that my PTB GOT BACK?!.and do I need to undergo another medications?!. How about the previous ?!can I still consider it to be fit to my work .or do I have to take another findings and get back to medications..I need some advice. The results made me more stressed due to I couldn t got back to work!!.. I need answers.. Doctor: Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.  X-rays are inconclusive you need sputum sample tests or bronchoscopy to confirm the diagnosis. Treatment will start only if they are positive.  Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Achira Dilanka