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What Is The Treatment For Tuberculosis And High Blood Pressure?

my aunt aged about 65 years is not inclined to eat any thing for the last 60 days and only taking soups . All the relevant tests have been done and finally she has been diagnosed TB . Due to less severity , one month course is recommended . More than 15 days have passed from the date of the usage of medicines but no improvement is found. she is non diabetic and has high BP
she has become very week
Kindly diagnose the correct treatment and advise us

Tue, 4 Oct 2016
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Hi welcome to health care magic

You have not mentioned which site tuberculosis is present....

Treatment of tuberculosis with akt depend upon site and severity of TB infection...

TB should be confirmed by sputum AFB, chest x ray examination for pulmonary TB and gene expert molecular study for other site tuberculosis...

If needed (according to history) than HIV and thyroid problem should be ruled out..

Mostly akt treatment needed for six month duration

Consult nearby general physician first for examination and accordingly work up
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What Is The Treatment For Tuberculosis And High Blood Pressure?

Hi welcome to health care magic You have not mentioned which site tuberculosis is present.... Treatment of tuberculosis with akt depend upon site and severity of TB infection... TB should be confirmed by sputum AFB, chest x ray examination for pulmonary TB and gene expert molecular study for other site tuberculosis... If needed (according to history) than HIV and thyroid problem should be ruled out.. Mostly akt treatment needed for six month duration Consult nearby general physician first for examination and accordingly work up