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How To Treat Spinal TB?

Posted on Mon, 15 Dec 2014

Question: My mom is most likely diagnosed with spinal TB. In vertebrae 9,10.
Tell me more about this disease. Is it curable? How long does it take? What other complications can i expect? Biopsy report is still pending.

Answered by Dr. Sudhir Kumar (29 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Spinal TB is fully treatable.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for posting your query.

I have noted your mom's symptoms. First of all, I would like to reassure that your mom's spinal TB is fully treatable.

It requires 12-18 months of anti-tuberculous medications.

If treated, we do not expect any complications.

If left untreated, there may be compression of the spinal cord, leading to weakness of arms and legs.

Please let me known once the biopsy reports comes.

I hope my reply has helped you.

I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information.

Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, XXXXXXX
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Sudhir Kumar (16 hours later)

Thanks doctor. What are the chances of it being bone cancer? If its in early stage- is it treatable? What are the choices we have?

Answered by Dr. Sudhir Kumar (19 hours later)

Brief Answer:
The chances of cancer are very low.

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back.

Based on the description, the chances of this being bone cancer is very low.

If the cancer is in early stage, it can be treated. The choice would depend on the biopsy findings.

Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar