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Pain In Lower Back On Left Side. MRI Done, Suspects TB In Lower Spine
Hi doctor. I have been having pain in the lower back and only on the left side for almost 2 months. I got mri done and my doctor suspects that is have a tb in the spine. The tests cannit be done in the country in which i am living in because i wil be deproted as soon as they suspect tb..so i planned on goin back to my country to check it. What are your suggestion
The diagnosis of TB spine has to be confirmed by all means (radiological, biochemical, biopsy, microbiological methods, CT/MRI scans ).
Once it is confirmed, that you have Tuberculosis of spine and if there is no neurological involvement, the treatment would be with Anti-tuberculous drugs for a period of 6months to 12 months, which should result in disease free state and you will be back to normal.
So, a detailed evaluation and appropriate investigations are needed to establish the correct diagnosis of your problem.
Hope this information is helpful. Good day
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Pain In Lower Back On Left Side. MRI Done, Suspects TB In Lower Spine
Hi, thanks for writing to HCM. The diagnosis of TB spine has to be confirmed by all means (radiological, biochemical, biopsy, microbiological methods, CT/MRI scans ). Once it is confirmed, that you have Tuberculosis of spine and if there is no neurological involvement, the treatment would be with Anti-tuberculous drugs for a period of 6months to 12 months, which should result in disease free state and you will be back to normal. So, a detailed evaluation and appropriate investigations are needed to establish the correct diagnosis of your problem. Hope this information is helpful. Good day