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How To Treat TB?

Hi I am Amit(25) and I am affected from TB and my sputum test report is negative and in chest scan report found Tubercular etiology and x-ray report found Infiltrates bilateral upper zone due to koch s. I had started to take medicine from 17 of feb 2014 from private as per doctor under supervision and after one month I had changed my treatment and go for DOTS. Now it has been 23 days completed and still fever and right side chest pain in lower part(in hindi pasli) occurring. How long it will be persist ? My treatment will be continue until course has been completed. Thanks $ Best Regards.
Sat, 26 Apr 2014
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Dear Friend
Welcome to HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney. I have read your query in detail. I understand your concern.
i would suggest you to get a HRCT Chest and repeat sputum for AFB to confirm TB.
TB treatment includes 4 drugs for 2 months and then 2 drugs fior next 4 months.
Also i advise you to get treated by an experienced doctor.
This is my best advise for you based on available details. If you have any further query, please ask me.
Stay Healthy.
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How To Treat TB?

Dear Friend Welcome to HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney. I have read your query in detail. I understand your concern. i would suggest you to get a HRCT Chest and repeat sputum for AFB to confirm TB. TB treatment includes 4 drugs for 2 months and then 2 drugs fior next 4 months. Also i advise you to get treated by an experienced doctor. This is my best advise for you based on available details. If you have any further query, please ask me. Stay Healthy.