Question 1

what is the treatment of tb of brain.

Accepted Answer

Complicated!: Presently have a patient with  TB of the brain this child had vp shunt placed after biopsy of mass with concurrent quad TB meds regimen! very complicated and chronic  presentation ! good luck !

Question 2

i had taken tb treatment 6 years ago, is this medicine harmful for brain especially memory? how long does its negative effect remain? how to fade it?

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Unusual side affect: Medications used to treat TB very rarely cause memory loss, or other brain insults. If you are experiencing such symptoms, see your doctor and get checked for other underlying causes.

Question 3

what are the treatment therapies for tb?

Accepted Answer

4 drugs then 2: The usual treatment is with 4 drugs (isoniazide, rifampin, pyrazinamide, and ethambutol) for 2 months, then 2 drugs (isoniazide and rifampin) for 4 more months.  However, the treatment can vary depending on what part of the body is affected, resistance patterns of the bacteria, and whether you develop toxicity to any of the drugs.

Question 4

what is purpose of pyrazynamide (pza) in tb treatment and what may happen if not taken at all?

Accepted Answer

: Synergistic effect: Administration of PZA (Pyrazinamide) for the first 2 months with Isonizid and Rifampin followed by 4 mo of Isoniazid and Rifampin allows 6-month treatment regimen for pulmonary and extrapulmonary TB (except meningitis).  This shorter treatment regimen provides advantage of higher compliance and less drug resistance.

Question 5

how effective is inh for tb treatment?

Accepted Answer

Effective: When taken faithfully, combination therapy of Isoniazid (inh)  with rifamycin, pyrazinamide, and ethambutol, still is very effective against most TB infections.

Question 6

is there any sure treatment for stomach tb ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You must see TB expert doc

this can be cured but only with an expert.

Question 7

is a person thats on tb treatment not infectious?

Accepted Answer

Tuberculosis: If a person is treated with appropriate  medicine (that they are not resistant to) it is possible that they would not spread disease after around 2 or 3 weeks of treatment.

Question 8

mdr-tb in intestinal treatment failures and diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

MDR - TB: I am not sure what you are trying to ask. But MDR-TB is a complex disease that is best handled by a specialist (usually an infectious disease specialist with additional knowledge in treating MDR- TB).

Question 9

how can i keep the liver safe while on tb treatment?

Accepted Answer

Don't Drink!: The best thing is to avoid toxins, such as alcohol.  Your doctor should also monitor your liver studies to make sure you're doing OK.  Most people tolerate the TB medications without trouble.

Question 10

if every showing normal then how can we diagnose intestinal tb treatment failures?

Accepted Answer

Good question but: this is a good question but have all the test been done. Some of the simple tests may not show intestinal tuberculosis. You need to discuss with your physician and have you see an infectious disease specialist and a gastroenterologist

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I had taken tb treatment 6 years ago, is this medicine harmful for brain especially memory? how long does its negative effect remain? how to fade it?

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What are the treatment therapies for tb?

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What is purpose of pyrazynamide (pza) in tb treatment and what may happen if not taken at all?

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How effective is inh for tb treatment?

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Is there any sure treatment for stomach tb ?

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Is a person thats on tb treatment not infectious?

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Mdr-tb in intestinal treatment failures and diagnosis?

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If every showing normal then how can we diagnose intestinal tb treatment failures?

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