Pott's spine MDR TB

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Pott's spine MDR TB

Asked for Female, 27 Years

TB was detected in spine, but the consulting Orthopaedic administered lower dosage than needed. Now the TB has become MDR. Although level 2 treatment is ongoing but other ailments are causing too much distress in the patient. Most prominent is vomiting and gas related problems. Even retaining liquid based food in stomach is becoming challenging. This way the patient is getting weaker. Patient is on borderline depression. medicines have just started and yet to enter second month of administration. Daily Injections are causing painful bulbous knotty areas. Please advise, how to handle all these symptoms and most importantly food and diet practices that will give her some relief.

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Dr. B.Prakash Neurologist 30 yrs exp Coimbatore · Accepted Answer

Dr. B.Prakash

Neurologist 30 yrs exp Coimbatore

Select ATT as per sensitivity pattern. Appropriate dose. Symptomatic treatment for side effects. Gastro opinion may be taken.

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