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Regarding bone tb
My mother has been diagnosed with bone tb is it, And treatment is been started for that since 12 days, she's totally fine except there's a pain at the back, and she lost 2 kg weight , since last 2 week, else apart she's fine no cough no fever, no loss of appetite nothing ,is it totally curable, it's not a fatal right??? The prescribed medicine photo is been attached .
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Bony tuberculosis is curable when ATT is started early and taken for proper duration under supervision.
Essential points for treatment and recovery are:
1. Spine protection with Taylor Brace.
2. Regular exercises to avoid stiff joints.
3. Healthy and High protein diet.
4. Adequate pain relief.
Next Steps
get the diagnosis confirmed with Mantoux test and Blood cultures.
Folic acid supplementation must with Isoniazid.
Health Tips
Anti tubercular medications like Isoniazid, Rifampicin, Ethambutol needs regular LFT and KFT monitoring.
Rifampicin cause orange red urine, do not panic.
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