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I have tested positive in covifind kit
Doctor please help I have been suffering from abdominal tb from past 4months, now on 5th month anti tb medicines
I was ok in past week but from 3days i have been sufffering from fever, runny nose, sneezing, body aches, headache so i took a test kit of covifind and result is positive
I need a clarity
1) Iam taking anti tb durgs(Given in dot centre)but should I stop now and take covid medicines given in govt hospital?
2) Does tb return if I take covid
3) does covid have serious effect on pre existing tuberculosis
4) does covid medicines effect liver if I take along with anti tb drugs
Please help
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Kindly discuss for your concern
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Medication for tb should be continued during covid medication
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Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.
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Dr. Vivek Gautam
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Greater Noida
DO Not stop your tb medication untill you have symptoms like multiple episodes of vomitting..in that case a modified tb regim can be taken
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