Pain In The Hip After Taking Treatment For Chest TB. TB Of Hip Suspected. Have Weakness. Advice?
i am 37/M residing in new delhi weighing 76 kg . i am serving in govt. hospital since 5 years. 4 years back i had t. b. chest . i took 6 months of ATT. last month i started havins pain in left hip with limp. MRI was done and I was told there are features s/o T B Hip. I have been advised to take ATT again for 18 months; almost 2 months have passed and my pain is settled but weakness is there but have gained 5 kg weight. Is my progress satisfactory. how long i should take ATT
Hi,
Your weight gain and relief of painin 2 months is a good sign. You need to continue ATT for a total of 12 to 18 months. Also do consult a Chest Physician for doses regarding ATT considering your weight of 76 kg.
Regards
Dr. Gyanshankar Mishra
MBBS MD DNB
Consultant Pulmonologist
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Pain In The Hip After Taking Treatment For Chest TB. TB Of Hip Suspected. Have Weakness. Advice?
Hi, Your weight gain and relief of painin 2 months is a good sign. You need to continue ATT for a total of 12 to 18 months. Also do consult a Chest Physician for doses regarding ATT considering your weight of 76 kg. Regards Dr. Gyanshankar Mishra MBBS MD DNB Consultant Pulmonologist