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Bone TB in spine.

2018-11-23 06:51:28
Sir I am taking medication for bone TB since 25September2017. Doc advised me to continue it for 18 moths atleast. Its been 13 months now. Do I need to go for recheckup or CT Chest now or continue medication for 18 months atleast? Dose RCINEX 600mg Combutol 1000mg Benadon 20mg Please suggest.
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It needs to be reassessed  periodically. if your clinical  condition is OK & other investigatioms suggest 'no activity' then medicines can be stopped under medical supervision.

Answered2018-11-23 10:24:51

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