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2023-03-20 18:26:13
I am 29 yrs old MTB patient.. tb infections are drug sensitive for 1st line. Checked several time using CBNAAT, gene xpert and culture. Bilateral psoas abcess is there in spine. 125 ml and 4ml. After 6 months medicine pus has been reduced to 90ml and 0 ml. Currently I am under treatment. Dr suggested me to take medicine for 2 yrs. Currently, I am having no problem clinically. Having normal weight and food intake is good. Treatment completed 1yr 2month Treatment remaining approx 1yr as per doctor advice. Question: TB pus will go away by ATT only.? I am worrying for that.
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TB of bones require long term treatment with anti tb drugs
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Please consult a pulmonologist online or offline for proper evaluation and treatment

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Take a consultation with pulmonologist for better evaluation and treatment

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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and reports to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same

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share the reports...the progression can be determined with history+ reports

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History is complicated. Follow according to your treating physician. If pus is minimal it will go away depending on sensitivity

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May be Mdr tb.pl continue Att.usually, it will resolve, if not you can draw the pus.pl consult pulmonologist,and surgeon for further evaluation and treatment.

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