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Tuberculosis medication
Now I'm taking medication of tuberculosis from last 9 months...but i haven't any check up from last 8months.
So should I stop my medicine because I'm taking continue 9 month. ? And I'm healthy now.
I'm feeling I have no symptoms any more for Tb.
Or what should I do??
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Tuberculosis medicines usually for 6 months only...sometimes depends on patient condition we extend the course...so don't stop the medicines untill u consult a pulmonologist
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do take consultation
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Tuberculosis of which part , r u taking medications
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Dr. P M Anbumaran
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13 yrs exp
Chennai
Do a online consultation with a pulmonologist for further evaluation and management
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Depends on the type of tuberculosis whether to stop or continue medicines
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Consult a pulmonologist.
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Better to visit hospital if possible for evaluation and to decide regarding course of medicines.
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