Wednesday, October 8, 2008

I have latent Tuberculosis and treated for 5 month

I have latent Tuberculosis and treated for 5 month?
The Problem is that I feel no different only a little bit, since my treatment * However one side (left/right) is always blocked. Should I be worried ????????????
Infectious Diseases - 1 Answers
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one side is blocked? one side of what? no you don't have to worry. the medication is entirely benign, so long as you have reasonably good nutrition (to avoid B6 deficiency) and so long as you avoid all alcohol (to avoid hepatitis). Make sure to complete a full 9 month treatment course- 5 months is not enough - do not stop you med. call your doctor if you have incessant vomiting, eyeballs turn yellow, or if your urine turns black (like coffee

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Saturday, October 4, 2008

What are the causes & symptoms of Bone Tuberculosis

What are the causes & symptoms of Bone Tuberculosis ??
What are its cure ? Thankyou for your answers. :)
Other - Diseases - 2 Answers
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The cause of it is a bacteria called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The symptoms include, "fever, chills, anorexia, weight loss, and local swelling." However, those symptoms do not automatically point to TB. "Tuberculosis osteomyelitis is treated with the same anti-TB medications used for the pulmonary form of tuberculosis," which are usually the antibiotics isoniazid and rifampin.
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Here is a question and answer relating to your query of treatment: http://www.doctorndtv.com/FAQ/detailfaq.asp?id=9726 Do not worry. It is treatable. Get to a doctor fast because any kind of bacterial infection of the bone could be nasty if left untreated. Some facts: Bone and joint tuberculosis may account for up to 35 percent of cases of extrapulmonary tuberculosis. Skeletal tuberculosis most often involves the spine, followed by tuberculous arthritis in weight-bearing joints and extraspinal tuberculous osteomyelitis. http://www.aafp.org/afp/20051101/1761.html Symptoms of osteomyelitis include: Symptoms include deep pain and muscle spasms in the area of inflammation, and fever. http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=4681 You need to get a definitive diagnosis and get fast treatment. See your doctor who can arrange tests asap. Hope this helps. Best wishes

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Wednesday, October 1, 2008

what does it mean therapeutically when tuberculosis is describe as MDR TB or XDR TB

what does it mean therapeutically when tuberculosis is describe as MDR TB or XDR TB?

Respiratory Diseases - 1 Answers
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multi-drug resistant versus extensive-drug resistant. The first one is resistant to more than one drug. the XDR is resistant to almost everything. VERY difficult to treat

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