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Regarding bone tb

2017-12-28 15:48:06
My mother has been diagnosed with bone tb is it, And treatment is been started for that since 12 days, she's totally fine except there's a pain at the back, and she lost 2 kg weight , since last 2 week, else apart she's fine no cough no fever, no loss of appetite nothing ,is it totally curable, it's not a fatal right??? The prescribed medicine photo is been attached .
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Bony tuberculosis is curable when ATT is started early and taken for proper duration under supervision. Essential points for treatment and recovery are: 1. Spine protection with Taylor Brace. 2. Regular exercises to avoid stiff joints. 3. Healthy and High protein diet. 4. Adequate pain relief.
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get the diagnosis confirmed with Mantoux test and Blood cultures. Folic acid supplementation must with Isoniazid.
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Anti tubercular medications like Isoniazid, Rifampicin, Ethambutol needs regular LFT and KFT monitoring. Rifampicin cause orange red urine, do not panic.

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