i had a tb test, .the bump was 15mm acrros,the doctor said it's just a allergic reaction.do i need another tb
92967
Very strange for the doctor to say that it's just an allergic reaction and not do anything about it.  From the sounds of it, you've got a positive PPD test (but, not having seen the bump, I can't say that for sure).  >10mm is generally taken as the cutoff for a positive test.\n\nNow, that being said, the positivity of a PPD test IS an allergic reaction (there are four types of allergic reactions.  What most people refer to as an "allergic reaction" is Type I.  PPD testing takes advantage of Type IV).\n\nYou didn't want all that detail, did you?\n\nI'd get yourself checked again in the next couple of months.  If you have any sort of exposure to TB (family, work, etc), then I would get yourself a chest x-ray.  \n\nAnd, unless the doctor can explain to you why he's calling a 15mm PPD test negative, I would get yourself another doctor.
82111
The previous answer is wrong. She is a moron, Yes you will always test positive for the TB antibody, but they can easily to a sputum swab to test you for the actual bacteria. You don't need a lung x-ray.
994990
If you are feeling uncomfortable, it's always fine to get a third opinion. Possibly don't tell the third doctor your previous diagnosis until they have already checked you and told you what they found... that way they are looking at it 'fresh' and not just looking for what you told them someone else already found. If they, too, say this, then I would suggest following their advice. I think it's smart to get different opinions when considering some major medical stuff, though.
114400
definitely go and see your doc it could be an infection.
114682
They would do a chest xray for TB and most probably will draw some blood for testing against HIV, Rubella, and other stuff. If you have all your medical records regarding shots that he took as a kid it might help.
952917
I would contact your doctor who handled your case, spontaneous pneumothorax once makes you more likely for another.  But there is no way to eliminate your chances, I have seen folks come into the ER for a cough, a sneeze, and then others have no reason or way they know it could have happened.  I have seen repeated visits from folks who have problems.  I again would contact your doctor and see what he or she would like you to do.  They might have something they wish for you to do in order to fly, or swim or they might advise against it.
538934
When a TB "Skin Pop" test is done, they do just that. They pop the skin. We have many small vessels called capillaries that could have burst during the "pop" and thus cause redness. A swollen TB result that could be a positive takes about a week. If you swell now, put some ice on it. Good luck!
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Since you have been out of the country you should call your primary physician and tell them your symptoms and get their adivice.  \nIt could be some kind of rash from fever.
846392
If the rash is changing then you really should go back to the doctor again.  I have no idea of what it might be...sorry
956494
Hi! I am really worried. I have the same thing. I have had it for a week now. It came out of nowhere and started with a throat infection. Then I got a red really itchy rash on my neck. I got some medication from my doctor and some cream to put on it. They do not seem to know exactly what it is though and now it is getting better where I put the cream but instead it's spreading beond where I add the cream, and has moved towards the back of my neck and down on my chest and to my ears. My brothers girlfriend got the same around the same time as me but hers disappeared after a couple of days. I also saw a lady in my elevator with a similar rash. Like I said it's got me really worried.. Has anyone else experienced this? Have you found out what it is yet?
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Boy our son had only 1 big one. We tried the freeze it over the counter stuff ... it too grew like tiny tentacles and so we headed to the dermatologist to freeze off twice before it stopped.\n\nHe told us the acid in the over the counter... probably irritated and started to get infected.  He said eventually the over the counter would work, just take alot longer but my son kept poking it so this was just quicker. He had to do the treatment twice cause he said it probably would come back.  Only charged for the inital visit so it was worth it.
903362
Go see another doctor, the previous one was an idiot. Bumps under your skin isn't somethinga real doctor would just say, "hmm, interesting, but I have no clue. Bye, have a good day."
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Unusual skin reaction to sterile diluent in tuberculin test.\n\nWolk BM.\n\nhttp://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=5567977&dopt=Abstract
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No, swimming should not cause a false positive.  But it is still possible to have a positive mantoux and not have TB...If you have had a positive mantoux, you will most likely be getting a chest x-ray next and that should definitively tell you your status.
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it maybe  what they call a calcified granuloma which would show up as a spot on your lung but that is nothing harmful lots of people have them and they can tell by a chest xray if thats what it is. your doctor is probably right but it would also help if you said your age and what kind of doctor it was that told you that. Also a radiologist probably read the xray sometimes you can get to talk to them about it. Don't panic because it probably is nothing but if it would make you feel any better get a second opinion and/or ask if you can see a pulmonologist (lung doctor).  When it comes to YOUR health you can't be too cautious. If you have any more questions send me a message
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yes, check to Doctor and get it checked as soon as possible. It may be nothing but it is much safer to check these things out.  Good Luck!
725534
Yes you can take blood tests. You may have to get a referal from your regular doctor, but you should see a allergist. They take little samples of lots of foods and other things and prick it into your arms (both arms) and which evers gets swollen and itchy after 10-15 minutes, you are allergic to. It is very cool, i have gotten it down twice.