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Coughing up blood during tb treatment

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I was coughing up blood during my 5 day tb treatment..is it normal?

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Ayeeshamehta

Yaa it is normal. Don't worry, people do cough blood after 1 year treatment too. It is completely normal

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Bobotkaho in reply to Ayeeshamehta

Tanks Ayeeshamehta,,it was a relief for me..now i can sleep with no worries..hehe.tanks

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hottchoc

Hello Bobotkaho - I was ok until day 15 of my TB meds then I started coughing blood. My consultant said as long it wasn’t a lot, then it is kind of normal. I hope this helps alleviate some of your worries.

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Bobotkaho in reply to hottchoc

Tanks hottchoc,,but do you know when will it stop

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hottchoc in reply to Bobotkaho

Hello - no sorry there is no answer to that. We are all individual including how much damage each of us had. Following TB there is so much damage and inflammation going on - mine went on for about two weeks,coughing blood, it wasn’t loads, I would say about a teaspoon. Best wishes to you.

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Bobotkaho in reply to hottchoc

Tanks hottchoc..now i can sleep more comfortable..tnks for the relief,,best wishes to you also

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hottchoc in reply to Bobotkaho

If you start coughing a lot of blood say half a cup full, get immediate advice. Hope you feel better soon x

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Bobotkaho in reply to hottchoc

Before i start the treatment i was coughing up a lot of blood..but it was stop by the doctors with antibiotics to get me some sputum sample,,now it came back but in smaller amount of blood..hope it will be gone soon

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hottchoc in reply to Bobotkaho

Great, things look like they are going in the right way now. Good luck and stay positive x

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Bobotkaho in reply to hottchoc

Tanks maam..your a big help to all my worries..tank you again

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HelenCPartnerTB Alert

Hi Bobotkaho,

I hope this issue has subsided as the TB medication starts to work, the medication should be taking effect well by now.

It is worth discussing with your TB doctor or nurse either way. If the issue gets worse contact a doctor asap.

Best wishes,

Helen

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