a friend of mine has not been keeping well since quiet some time.her sputum reports are all -ve, meaning no TB.but she is on medication for TB.so can anybody be given medication for TB if doctors are not 100% sure of TB?
2007-04-18 01:48:49 · 11 answers · asked by selugorge 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
she can try homoeopathy
there are very good medicine - to increse immunity
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2007-04-22 02:49:27 · answer #1 · answered by Nandana T Pai 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The answer is YES.
Even when a patient is sputum free, X-ray negative and other tests for TB are negative, but if this patient is symptomatic, particularly in a country like INDIA WHERE TB is very common, Doctors are justified in starting Anti-TB treatment on an Impirical basis.
Furthermore, there are varient cases of TB bacteria called as Photochromogens, Scotochromogens, Non-Photochromogens and rapid Growers, which may not give any positive tests. Under these circumstances a well judged clinical decision of an experienced TB specialist to start TB treatment without a positive test is fully Justified.
Many patients have been saved and benefited by this concept of Impirical treatment.
DR. R. P. Raut Desai. MS, MCH, FIACS,
Cardio vascular and Thoracic Surgeon,
Panaji-Goa, 403001. India
2007-04-24 00:15:12 · answer #2 · answered by Ramamurti Raut Desai 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi.
This is a very interesting question.
I have personally seen TB patients being treated for TB even though their sputum is -ve for AFBs.
Someone with an abnormal chest X-ray which is highly indicative of TB and is from an area where TB is pendemic or has had repeated contact with a known active TB case should be treated for TB.
Also someone who was previously treated for TB and the lung lesions healed and then returned should be considered for Re-treatment.
The reason for the drugs is also that if there is an improvement in the condition of the patient or there is an immune reconstitution syndrome, then it proves the disease was present to begin with. If there is no improvement in the condition or there is a marked worsening of the condition then it could safely be ruled out.
2007-04-18 06:13:55 · answer #3 · answered by emanzit 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to diagnose TB, you need 2 of these 3
1. a positive sputum results
2. a positive mantoux test ( they inject a small amount of substance under your skin and check the reaction in a few days time)
3. a chest Xray thats suggestive of TB
so you can be confirmed to have TB even though your sputum is negative.
another thing is that TB can affect other parts of your body, not just your lungs. it sometimes affects your kidneys, joints or spine, but not as common as TB in your lungs. so when you have TB in other parts of your body, your sputum will obviously be always negative.
despite all these, a person is sometimes treated with TB medication even if the results are negative. this is because TB is highly contagious and not treating it puts the whole community at risk. so strong suspicion by an expert is considered sufficient.
you may think this is very unfair to the patient, but its better and necessary for everyone else, the patients family members, friends and community.
2007-04-18 03:17:30 · answer #4 · answered by shubashshander 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-25 19:24:29 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
be 100% sure that patient is suffering from the TB or not because if the reason for poor health is not deremined than there will be no use of or misreaction of the tablets consumed
u can be confirm whether the patient is suffering from TB or not by Chest Preview from the good radiologists' report
2007-04-18 02:22:23 · answer #6 · answered by jmd_ngra 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Obviously, she was diagnosed or she wouldn't be on the medication. Why question the Dr.? TB can be dangerous and contagious, but is treated very efficiently.
2007-04-24 13:16:27 · answer #7 · answered by Jan C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why not consult a specialist in the field.. he can advise you what steps to follow
2007-04-22 07:26:20 · answer #8 · answered by magsie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES IT IS CALLED A THERAPEUTIC TRIAL.IF THE PATIENT RESPONDS THEN THE TREATMENT IS CONTINUED OTHERWISE STOPPED.
2007-04-25 08:07:32 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-04-23 13:30:50 · answer #10 · answered by 2pac/dip 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋