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I think I am getting Koch's disease again. Please help.
Query: Hi, I was suffering from tuberculosis (Koch's disease) a year back which got cured. And now I think, I am getting the same disease back. What should I do? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am not sure what makes you think you are getting the disease back. It needs a medical examination to prove if you are right in your fear. But if that is the case, then it can be dangerous, as subsequent TB infections are mostly resistant to medicines and then it becom... Read Full »
Why did my mom have gastric issues after therapy for MDR TB?
Query: Hi doctor, My mother has been treated for multi drug resistant (MDR) tuberculosis (TB). Initially, the treatment was started at a private hospital. But the cost of her treatment was high. So I had to shift her to the government hospital for her treatment. They changed the regimen entirely because th... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. This is an XDR (extensively drug-resistant) TB (tuberculosis) regimen. Is she taking any antacids? She has neuropathy because of Linezolid. We need to reduce or stop Linezolid and add Gabapentin or Pregabalin. Consult your specialist doctor, di... Read Full »