Should I start my bone tuberculosis medicines again for my hip pain?

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Hi doctor,

I am suffering from left-side hip pain for the last four months. The pain initially started while walking, but the pain is more acute for the previous two months. I am using an elbow crutch while going on the staircase, wearing hip support, using Volitra spray, and a hot water bag. I have taken all medicines like tablet Voveran, tablet Ultracet, and other drugs prescribed by the doctor. I did a hip X-ray six months, and the doctor recommended medication for muscular pain. I did a hip MRI recently, and it showed mild synovitis in the left hip. The doctor suggested a blood test suspecting TB in the hip, but that report shows normal. The doctor says I should again do MRI or blood test after two months to decide on further treatment. I have a history of tuberculosis, and I underwent six months of TB medication for pulmonary tuberculosis two and a half years ago. There was blood in the sputum a few times and a low fever before that. The sputum test showed negative, but based on the CT scan; the doctor suspected pulmonary TB. I was recommended medicine for six months. I gained 3 kgs of weight, and there was no blood in the sputum during treatment or to date now. I have increased by one kilogram currently and not having any fever now. I consulted another doctor with the hip MRI, and he says synovitis is the initial symptom of bone TB. The blood test will not show these things in the initial stage. He says I can start taking TB medicine suspecting bone TB to reduce the risk. He is suggesting tablet AKT 4 for two months and tablet AKT 3 for ten months. I have attached the initial hip X-ray, medicines taken, hip MRI, and blood test report. These are some queries. What can be the possible cause of pain in my left hip? Should I start TB medicine again for bone TB? Is there any other test except bone biopsy to find out bone TB? Will there be any adverse effects if I undergo TB medication again for one year? Can I completely cure bone TB, or TB going to appear again? What will be my life expectancy after having pulmonary TB and bone TB? Can my wife get infected from bone TB from me? If yes, what precautions need to be taken.

I am looking forward to your reply. Thank you.

Answer 1

Hi,

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Synovitis will cause pain. I suggest you start TB (tuberculosis) medications otherwise, it will progress, and later you will develop arthritis, so begin as early as possible. Sometimes all tests are inconclusive initially, no need to do further testing for the next three months. Follow the medications according to prescription. If any side effects, inform the doctor. We can cure it entirely if you can diagnose it in early phases. That is one advantage of bone tuberculosis. It will not affect your life expectancy once it is cured. Bone TB will not spread only pulmonary TB will spread, no need to take precautions.

Answer 2

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I suggest tablet Akurit 3 (Isoniazid 75 mg, Rifampicin 150 mg, Ethambutol 275 mg, Pyrazinamide 400 mg) for three months and tablet Akurit 2 ( Rifampicin 150 mg, Isoniazid 75 mg, Ethambutol 275 mg) for six months, a total of nine months is must. If necessary, we can extend it to 12 months also. No specific diet. You can eat everything. Weight gain after three months of tablet Akurit is a good sign, Consult orthopedic doctor only. It is recommended to take six months of medications for pulmonary TB, but for bone TB minimum of 9 to 18 months is required depending on the severity. If you stop in between, there is a chance of recurrence, and you will develop resistance to the present medication.

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