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How long does it take for the bone pain to fully reduce with AKT 4?
Query: Hello doctor, I had tailbone pain. I started having pain in my left buttock and upper thigh after a month. The severity increased, and I found it difficult even to walk. I was advised the tablet Nucoxia for a week, but even taking it, the pain was severe. I then had an MRI scan done and was diagnose... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. We are elated to have you on board at icliniq.com. I have gone through your reports (attachments removed to protect patient identity). You have Potts spine which is similar to tuberculosis of the spine. It takes almost six weeks for AKT (Ethambutol and Isoniazid) to ... Read Full »
Will replacing Ethambutol with vitamin B12 injection help in diminishing vision problem?
Query: Hello doctor, Patient is a 61 year-old female. Six months ago she was diagnosed with bone TB and undergoing medication (Ethambutol, Rifampicin, and Isoniazid). After six months of usage, her eye vision is suddenly diminishing. Then her doctor told to discontinue Ethambutol immediately and started u... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I passed carefully through your question and reviewed your uploaded MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) report. (attachment removed to protect patient identity). I would explain that these MRI findings (T2 hyperintensity in the optic nerve and the optic chiasm) are in... Read Full »
How to prevent the side effects of AKT-4 taken for tuberculosis?
Query: Hello doctor, I am taking AKT-4 tablet for TB. It is affecting my ear and mind. Please suggest an idea to stay against it. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The anti-tubercular drug AKT-4 is a cocktail of four drugs namely Isoniazid, Rifampicin, Pyrazinamide, and Ethambutol. I will concentrate on the side effects that have disturbed you now, side effects on the ear and the neurological effects. Most of the neurological eff... Read Full »
Is the Mantoux test advised for my kid's cough and cold?
Query: Hi doctor, My kid is 2.5 years old. She keeps getting cough and cold every month. She is very sensitive to weather change. We consulted a local doctor and he advised for Mantoux test. The report says that the erythema and induration developed around 18x16 mm area after 48 hours. What does it mean? A... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Recurrent episodes of cough and cold occur when the child has decreased immunity due to some illness or it could be a symptom of tuberculosis. Mantoux test of more than 10x10 mm is suggestive of tuberculosis. In your child, it is 18x16 mm which is strongly positive. In tu... Read Full »