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Is it safe to switch from tablet Akurit 3 to Akurit 4 in the middle of the treatment?
Query: Hi doctor, I have been suffering from hip pain for the last nine months. I did an MRI five months ago, which showed mild synovial in my hip. The doctor suspected bone TB and prescribed me medications for it. Four months ago, I had an MRI. The reports were normal. I took the tablet Akurit 4 for two m... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. To monitor the treatment response, you should get an ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate) and a CRP (C-reactive protein) test. Repeating an MRI (Magnetic resonance imaging) after four months is unnecessary. Tablet Akurit 4 (Isoniazid 75mg,... Read Full »
What is the recommended duration for medication in bone and pulmonary tuberculosis (TB)?
Query: 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 hav... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. 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 ... Read Full »
Whom should we consult for my mom's bone TB?
Query: Hi doctor, My mom is a CKD patient and undergoes dialysis. For the past two months, she is having a back pain. On visiting an orthopedician, he suggested an MRI of dorsal spine, which shows D5-D6 eroded and the doctor is suspecting a bone TB. So, I am concerned about which doctor to approach. Should... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your confusion in today's world of information. I think the best option is to approach a spine surgeon, who can get an appropriate biopsy. Based on the biopsy, further specialist can be decided. Because, bone erosion could also be due to non-tuberculosi... Read Full »
Does tuberculosis recur after treatment?
Query: Hi doctor, I am having left side hip pain for the last six months. I am using an elbow crutch while using the staircase, wearing hip support to manage pain. I did magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) two months back, and it showed mild synovitis in the left hip. The doctor suggested a blood test suspect... Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.TB (tuberculosis) can recur at any time in any organ after treatment. Bone TB diagnosis is based on a probability basis and not 100 % sure in most cases. You need to try TB medicines and see. Yours is likely a bone TB. But there are several diseases causing synovitis. Since... Read Full »
Can I get TB from my husband who is diagnosed with bone TB?
Query: Hello doctor, My husband was diagnosed with hip bone tuberculosis a few days back, and he is under medication. He recovered from pulmonary tuberculosis two years ago. As I missed my periods, I might be pregnant most probably. Since we are staying together and sexually active, I am worried about get... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for the query. I can understand your concern. According to your statement, your husband has become positive for bone tuberculosis, and you might be pregnant as you have a history of missed periods. The answer to your queries are as follows; 1) You can continue ... Read Full »
Is it right to have surgery for the compression present with bone tuberculosis?
Query: Hi doctor, My father has bone tuberculosis. He has compression in D4 to D5. He is bedridden now. Currently, he is taking medicine for TB. Is it necessary to do surgery or not? Please suggest. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the attachment (attachment removed to protect patient identity). This condition is known as pott's spine. There is a presence of tuberculosis in the spine. It is managed by taking ATT (antituberculosis medication). It is not good to have surgery duri... Read Full »