i got the test about 4 1/2 hours ago. there is no bump and no swelling, just a red dot. i was wondering if it is still possible for it to swell and form a bump?
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if you have TB yes, it is still possible, that is why they ask you to wait 48 to 72 hours for the read. It would be called a delayed reaction, it isn't likely, but it has been known to happen.
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I think you're pretty much safe. I tested positive and it never stopped swelling. :( I had to take pills for 6 months.
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i got positive TB before and had to have treatment. It took about a day for the bump to form. The sport is usually red regardless, but watch out for it tomorrow. If you notice any swelling, that means it's positive. Hope it comes back negative!!
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Yes, the first redness is from being poked then if you have a reaction it will happen in a day or so...Thats why you have to have it checked 48-72 hours later..
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It is still possible for it to swell. I recently got a tuberculosis test and the swelling started way after the test. However, if there is a bump, it does not automatically mean that you have tuberculosis, only a nurse or doctor can determine that.
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Hey there, I just had that done like a week ago. It takes about 48 hours to be able to tell if you have a negatinve or positive reading. When i went in two days later it was a pink circl and there was a slight bump under the skin that they said was normal. You really can't know until you wait a few days. Just leave it alone and don't scratch or push on it. Some places tell you not too use that arm as much either, so no heavy lifting, lol. Hope I helped a little!
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Yes, it's possible to swell yet. It won't necessarily mean you have TB. It could also mean you have latent TB and you may never get full-blown TB. No panicking, okay. Leave it to the pros. Good question.
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Yes, that's why they check you two days later, to "read it." Be sure not to touch it/rub it; you can cause a false positive. After 24 hrs you can shower, let water run over it, but again, don't rub it. If it is positve when they check it, don't panic. TB is airborne...someone with it, has breathed on you, not intentionally, maybe like standing talking somewhere, like in a store. They are most likely not even aware they have it. If positive, you will be sent for a chest x-ray. If it shows positive, you will be put on medication taken every day for six months. You will still need to get a yearly x-ray, just to be on the safe side
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