Kharghar Woman Battling Fever And Breathlessness Recovers After TB Diagnosis & Multidisciplinary Treatment
Navi Mumbai: A 47-year-old woman from Kharghar who had been suffering from persistent fever, cough, breathlessness, weakness and loss of appetite for more than two weeks was diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis and acute kidney injury after her condition continued to worsen despite consultations with multiple doctors. Timely diagnosis and multidisciplinary treatment at a Navi Mumbai Hospital…
A 47-year-old woman from Kharghar experienced a prolonged bout of fever, cough, breathlessness, weakness, and loss of appetite. Despite multiple consultations, her condition worsened, leading to a hospital admission on February 27. Initial tests revealed a low platelet count, kidney dysfunction, and signs of infection. An HRCT scan indicated lung involvement and multiple enlarged lymph nodes, raising suspicion of tuberculosis.
Further tests, including bronchoscopy and biopsy, confirmed the diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis. A definitive diagnosis was made after a PET-CT scan and a surgical biopsy of the enlarged supraclavicular lymph node. The woman began anti-tuberculosis therapy, while physicians managed her kidney complications through controlled fluid intake, supportive medication, and regular monitoring.
Gradually, her symptoms improved, with her fever subsiding, breathing becoming easier, appetite returning, and her strength increasing. The surgical wound also healed well. Dr Jaspreet Singh, a Pulmonologist, emphasized the importance of early diagnosis and prompt treatment, especially when tuberculosis is associated with complications like kidney injury. The patient was discharged in stable condition after six months of treatment and was advised to continue medication and return for follow-up after 10 days.
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