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Hello, my husband is 33 years old and recently we came to know that he is suffering from koch's spine. can we cure it by medicines?
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Yes: Koch's spine is the name given to an special form of tuberculosis of the spine.Treatment depend of many conditions.Usually is special antibiotics for the treatment of the TB and surgery of the spine may be required if hve been destruction of the vertebral body.
Answered 6/10/2014
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Koch: Koch's spine is another name for TB of the spine and she be treated aggressively. Probably start with medication, but may need surgery if there are complications. You should ask the doctor who made the diagnosis. Sometimes treatment by an infectious disease specialist is necessary.
Answered 6/10/2014
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