Pulmonary Tuberculosis Treatment- 740 Questions Answered

I have pulmonary tuberculosis and 3 month treatment is done. My sputum test is nagetive but radiological no improvement.

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Dr. Abaranam Pulmonologist | Chennai

Hi As sputum become negative it shows you are responding to the drugs. So complete the treatment for 3 more months. Then repeat the chest Xray. Take care ... Read More

I am suffering from Pulmonary tuberculosis since 30th April 2018..I started taking treatment from Command Hospital Kolkata for 1 and half month ..now they have shifted to DOTS..and I am taking medicine from DOTS since 2 days.. wanted to know does it affect me on conceiving after the treatment?

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Dr. Panchani Gynecologist | Surat

Hi good evening Thnxs for your question DOTS is most effective treatment for pulmonary TB. I thunk u should complete it. For further advise use my online consultation link prac.to/drpanchani So we can ... Read More

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I am having Pulmonary tuberculosis on 30April 2018 and started treatment in Command Hospital Kolkata and treated me for 10 days ..and I took medicine for 1 nd half month after they shifted me to DOTS ..They have done my sputum and CBNEET test and it was negative too..I am taking medicine from DOTS since 2 days... wanted to know if I am contiguos an

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Dr. Sushma Shah General Physician | Vadodara

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Hello, No ... Read More

I have been diagnosed pulmonary tuberculosis. I am under medication. Please suggest me if i can eat banana, guava, white rice and red meat. As i had read on internet that these are not good

Asked for Female, 26 Years 124 Views v

Dr. Amanpreet Singh Ayurveda | Ludhiana

Dont try to be a doctor by reading on the internet. There are many people who are just giving their useless views without studying. So visit to an ayurvedic doctor who would give you a proper diet cha ... Read More

I have a recurrent pulmonary tuberculosis. ct chest palin says so. i had this 2 years ago. but my dr says it is not TB but scarring of earlier TB only and has given some medicines. is it TB again.

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Dr. Swathi S Aithal Family and Community Medicine Specialist | Bangalore

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Hello.. Well once you take medications for TB and you have secondary changes it quite possible that the same lesions have scarred up and seen in the CT like that...I dont think you have to worry...you ... Read More

Does a normal digital xray and a normal chest hrct rule out active pulmonary tuberculosis in a HIV negative person

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Dr. Sushma Shah General Physician | Vadodara

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HELLO, OFF COURSE. THEY R MOST SENSITIVE TEST. Ok. ... Read More

I got diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis for the first time in life on 10th Feb 2018. i want to know how much time period it takes to become medically fit in such case.

Asked for Male, 25 Years 171 Views v

Dr. Roshan Thakare Ayurveda | Nashik

At least it takes 6 months if not goes in MDR ... Read More

I have extra pulmonary tuberculosis in throat.after 3month treatment I feeling too much swelling and pain in it..I don't know my treatment going right way or wrong,?I continue using two tables at time1-RHE-FD ,2-Pyzina 1000.plz advise me

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Dr. Sunil Kumar Pulmonologist | Udaipur

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Important information like weight is missing . Needs detailed discussion to give answer. ... Read More

I am going to apply for my student visa and I had pulmonary tuberculosis 2 years ago so do I need to mention them about it? Or I can go without mentioning them and they won't figure out?

Asked for Female, 23 Years 194 Views v

Dr. Saumya Jain General Practitioner | Ahmedabad

if you had pumonary tuberculosis their is a consolidation mark on area of lungs where infection occurred previously it will be showed up in chest xray & ct scan. if they will ask you to do chest x ... Read More

I had tuberculosis.3 month treatment is done. Sputum reports is nagetive but some patches on x ray.I want to ask after 6 month that patches completely remove and will my x ray normal?

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Dr. Amruth Sindhu Pulmonologist | Bangalore

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May not be normal can have some scats persistent inspite of cure ... Read More

My brother had tb in 2023. Then he got cured. But in 2024 I went for eye check up. Dir told me you have tb bacteria in your eyes but not active so no treatment. Now in 2026 I got abdominal tuberculosis. 5 months are over. But I am worried. Should I inform my doctor or is it affecting my eyes too. I am just so scared.

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Dr. Ankita Gahlot Obstetrician | Bangalore

Abdominal TB and the inactive TB bacteria noted in your eye back in 2024 are usually separate findings, so this doesn't mean the infection has now spread to your eyes. Staying on treatment for the abd ... Read More

I had pulmonary embolism last month for which I had thrombectomy. Currently on Apixaban treatment. Which specialist should I consult for further treatment. Shall I consult an Interventional cardiologist?

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Dr. Lt. Col. R P Singh Cardiologist | Lucknow

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My father aged 69 had sudden attacks few days back and was admitted in ICU for the treatment but the doctors couldnt detect the root cause of it at all ,his reports said pulmonary flash edema and heart failure but now out of danger and came back to home but still in oxygen support .what to do next have attached the discharge summary .

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Dr. Vivek Gautam Pulmonologist | Greater Noida

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kindly share the complete reports and xrays along with abg ..as for the diagnosis they have mentioned almost all of their findings..so that is not the issue ... Read More

Mother is on anti-TB medication (AKT-4) since 01/10/2025. Her eGFR hovers around 52 and creatinine levels is 0.8 in recent blood report. She is also suffering from hypothyroidism. Kidney condition is known since 2021. Along with anti-TB medication she has been prescribed Nefrosave ( morning and night), Nodosis(night), Electroxin-50 mg (morning), Be

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Dr. Bonu Omkar Phani Krishna Pulmonologist | Rajamahendravaram

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For her estimated glomerular filtration rate and creatinine value ... Read More

Why treatment has been extended from six months to 3 month extra ...now feeling better no itching on body

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Dr. Vivek Gautam Pulmonologist | Greater Noida

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Respected Sir/Madam, could u please interpret my Pulmonary Function Test result? Report attached. Thank you so much.

Asked for Male, 32 Years 61 Views v

Dr. Vivek Gautam Pulmonologist | Greater Noida

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kindly connect if you have a persistent cough..small airways are affected..although the efforts will be deemed invalid since you coughed during the tests ... Read More

Im suffering from tuberculosis since 2 months but the doctor has given me only 3 content medicines of rifimpicin isoniazid and ethambutol hydrochloride and not included pyrazinamide in it. I don't have any other comorbidity too like liver issues..so how long will my treatment take time? Will it take longer than 6 months if pyrazinamide content is m

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Asked for Female, 26 Years 229 Views v

Dr. Amruth Sindhu Pulmonologist | Bangalore

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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 ... Read More

When did cough stops after taking tuberculosis treatment...I m taking treatment from 20 days but cough not improved...it getting worsen

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Dr. Sivaraj Karri Pulmonologist | Kakinada

Mostly by 4 weeks ... Read More

I have taking tuberculosis treatment from 15 days but suddenly my cough increases and vomiting increase and body weakness is it normal

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Dr. Amruth Sindhu Pulmonologist | Bangalore

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 ... Read More

I have very less phelgum ..only loose 1 kg of weight ...eat food ...and i diagnose with tuberculosis ...is it means I have less infection

Asked for Female, 25 Years 66 Views v

Dr. Manoj Kumar Gupta General Physician | Greater Noida

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No in TB there is no less or more. It’s either there or not there. If you are not loosing weight then it’s sign of recovery ... Read More

I have itchy scratchy throat since 2 months with cough ..I have diagnosed with pulmonary tuberclosis 11 days ago ..there is no pain in throat ..why this happened

Asked for Female, 25 Years 64 Views v

Dr. Haripriya Addanki General Practitioner | Tirupati

Kindly connect Need few more details. ... Read More

Why I have soar throat from 2 months and diagnose with tuberculosis is soar throat become normal with tuberculosis medicine

Asked for Female, 25 Years 212 Views v

Dr. Nafisa Parveen Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Delhi

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Is everyone skin colour became dark during tuberculosis treatment ...is everyone loose weight during tuberculosis treatment

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Dr. Amruth Sindhu Pulmonologist | Bangalore

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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 ... Read More

Hii,my mother in law is in critical condition,she is in now MDICU,One month before she went to hospital for normal checkup,during that time her face,leg edema is there,but we thought this is normal after getting treatment we will go go,like that we thought,but days going she is changing from ICU TO Room frequently,after 15 days we shifted to anothe

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Dr. Rahul Reddy Pulmonologist | Hyderabad

Diagnosis not mentioned on this report page ... Read More

My sister has Pulmonary Fibrosis and her oxygen level is very down without an oxygen cylinder... she is now using an oxygen cylinder all the time...We are looking for the best treatment for her but are not able to find a good homeopathy doctor... Looking for a Homeopathy doctor who can treat the pulmonary Fibrosis disease

Asked for Female, 29 Years 356 Views v

Dr. Shikhar Tripathi Sexologist (Homeopathy) | Lucknow

Hello Practo User, use homoeopathic medications for your problem to get Instant and effective results.Its Curable, no need to worry about. Homoeopathic medicines plays Excellent role to treat Such pr ... Read More

My sister has Pulmonary Fibrosis and her oxygen level keeps very low between 40-50 without oxygen cylinder due to this she is now using oxygen cylinder all the time... please suggest some good treatment for her...I am looking for treatment in homeopathy...any good suggestions welcome

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Dr. Vivek Gautam Pulmonologist | Greater Noida

that saturation is life threatening..get her admitted asap ... Read More

How long a mdr tb patient could be contagious after one month treatment already AFB negetive microscopic smear negetive two times xenxpert positive only

Asked for Male, 24 Years 124 Views v

Dr. Rahul Reddy Pulmonologist | Hyderabad

Takes time ... Read More

I am taking this treatment from 5months for Pulmonary TB. Initially I was advised Akurit 4-5 tab daily.After taking 11 days my liver enzymes detoriate.. Than from 12 days onwards..per day Levofloxacin 1000mg Ethambutol 1200mg Rifampicin 600 mg Pyrodoxine10 mg.. Than again after 10 days again lft deteriorated much further.. Than doctor stopped Rifam

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Dr. Sivaraj Karri Pulmonologist | Kakinada

The regimens are not appropriate ... Read More

Heaviness in the head and dizziness is common during the tuberculosis treatment.. What medication should I take for relief

Asked for Female, 38 Years 198 Views v

Dr. Fatima Mamnoon Tuberculous and chest Diseases Specialist | New Delhi

tab naxdom once a day for 3 days ... Read More

What is empiric tuberculosis treatment?? Dr I am having symtoms similar to pulmonary TB but all my reports like chest Xray, genexpert, ESR, CRP, sputum culture and even chest CT with contrast I have done is negative. I consulted doctor in my area and after seeing my report he gave me few medicines but the medicines didn't work. I am still having sy

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Dr. Amruth Sindhu Pulmonologist | Bangalore

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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 ... Read More

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