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How Lond Does Intestinal TB Take To Get Cured?

Posted on Sat, 17 May 2014

Question: i was diagnosed with intestinal tb 4 months back and i am still in Anti tb treatment,please tell me the time for complete cure and sometimes my heart beat is faster i don't know exact reason.

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Need more information

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.
There are many different protocols used in the treatment of intestinal TB.
You may have to take the medications for about 12 months.

I would like to know what symptoms you have?
What are all the tests done to diagnose intestinal TB.

Regards,
Dr.R.K

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (51 minutes later)

Hi doctor R.K

I was diagnosed with intestinal tb and my doctor did ct scan,colonoscopy before coming to a conclusion it is tb.

Before my treatment i got 101.5 fever only once after that 2 days diarrhea followed by no appetite and weight loss.

Now i am recovering but i don't know why i am unable to gain weight,i will upload my reports evening.
Is this curable or any serious issue it will make?
i am taking tablets daily an my appetite is also good now.I will give more info in evening.

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It is curable

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
If it is intestinal TB and if you take medications properly for 12 months, it will resolve completely.

I will wait for you to upload the reports.
Regards,
Dr.R.K

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (2 days later)

Hi R.K

please go through my reports some reports are before starting treatment and some are after,go through them and tell me is it tb or crohn's,because first my doctor predicted crohn's after that he came back to tb,also go through erythrocyte sedimentation report during march month that report is after 3 months of taking anti tb treatment.

Also please suggest good diet for me as iam a vegeterian and i am eating egg.
And how many days it will take for complete cure?

Please give me brief reply regarding this disease and what all you know regarding this disease and dietary managements.

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (48 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Upload the biopsy report.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Biopsy report is missing.
Upload the biopsy report.

Regards,
Dr.R.K

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (14 hours later)

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Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (2 days later)

Brief Answer:
Answer given below

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for uploading the biopsy and PCR report.

From the report it looks more likely to be TB than Crohn's disease.
As mentioned earlier, you may to take medications for TB for 12 months.

You have had fever, diarrhea, loss of appetite and loss of weight.
After taking the medications., positive response would be in the form of no fever, no diarrhea, improvement in the appetite and weight gain. The ESR is well within the normal limits only.

Take high calorie diet. Taking egg daily is good. Include more of dhal. Take vitamin supplements and include fruits and vegetables in your diet.

As said earlier it may take 12 months of treatment for complete cure. You can get a colonoscopy done again after 12 months to see whether the lesions have healed.

Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr.R.K

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