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Asked for male, 57 years old from Bhopal
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can switch as one the same medicine.TB treatment need 4 drugs for first 2 months and if KFT is normal these drugs can be used.
Asked for female, 23 years old from Lucknow
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The outcome is totally unpredictable.It varies from case to case .Most important is immediate stoppage of ethambutol. Rest are non-specific eg vitamins etc.
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Asked for male, 24 years old from Mumbai
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you are not on good combination Need four TB drugs for 2 months and then three drugs for 4 months
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Asked for male, 68 years old from Bangalore
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In India 60 percent of population maybe mantoux positive. Latent TB is generally treated in western countries.
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There is possible tb infection or another lung pathology. It's therefore required to first screen for tb in all hiv positive persons and then only take a decision on starting isoniazid prophylaxis. To better understand the importance of tb and hiv treatment, please ask your friend to take a private consult with audio video chat and then I can guide you properly and explain or him properly and do my best to help. Out. If in or near mumbai, pl take appointment for personal consultation.
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If fresh infection and initial treatment, Then better start with four drugs having rifampicin, etyhambutol, isoniazid and pyrazinamide as per weight for first 2 months and then drop pyrazinamide and continue rest for next 4 months. All drugs should be taken together empty stomach with water.
Asked for male, 32 years old from Gurgaon
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Dear Lybrateuser, you have not mentioned the duration of present ATT therapy.
Please note that TB treatment is a step wise therapy and despite best efforts some side effects like vomiting & loss of appetite occur at start of treatment.
You should have patience and please don't change / switch / alter TB medicines or their doses.
Kindly reconsult your doctor to solve this issue.
But in case the vomiting does not decrease, you can always have a second opinion from a Pulmonologist.<...more
Please note that TB treatment is a step wise therapy and despite best efforts some side effects like vomiting & loss of appetite occur at start of treatment.
You should have patience and please don't change / switch / alter TB medicines or their doses.
Kindly reconsult your doctor to solve this issue.
But in case the vomiting does not decrease, you can always have a second opinion from a Pulmonologist.<...more
Asked for male, 32 years old from Trichy
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Pott disease or Pott's disease is a form of tuberculosis that occurs outside the lungs whereby disease is seen in the vertebrae. Tuberculosis can affect several tissues outside of the lungs including the spine, a kind of tuberculous arthritis of the intervertebral joints. Treatment options are Combination of rifampicin, isoniazid, ethambutol, and pyrazinamide for two months followed by combination of rifampicin and isoniazid for a total period of 6, 9, 12 or 18 months is the most frequent proto...more
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I am sorry to hear about your concern but will be happy to assist you.
Lymph node tb is a serious condition with a several months treatment plan. Antibiotics like isoniazid, rifampin, and ethambutol are prescribed by physicians. Oral steroids are also used to reduce the inflammation. In severe cases, surgery is also recommended to remove the large nodules around the neck.
Let's connect over a call so that we can discuss your concern in details and make a suitable treatment plan for you.
Lymph node tb is a serious condition with a several months treatment plan. Antibiotics like isoniazid, rifampin, and ethambutol are prescribed by physicians. Oral steroids are also used to reduce the inflammation. In severe cases, surgery is also recommended to remove the large nodules around the neck.
Let's connect over a call so that we can discuss your concern in details and make a suitable treatment plan for you.
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