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I am suffering from TB disease since 2.5 months, taking medicine from govt medical, can I change medicine with consulting Pvt doctors. If there any good doctor or specialist. I will follow up online, With all charges
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One should not continue treatment for respiratory problems online, as need to examine patient important
First most important in India best protocol are followed in government hospital too
Or U can consult any pulmonologist in private hospital physically
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No need changes medicines as govt is already providing good treatment it takes time to cure just complete the course
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U have just completed 2.5 months of medication course.. govnt. India is providing the best medications to all.. kindly follow the instructions given by your doctor.. and don’t discontinue the medication without your doctor’s advice.. kindly remember, where ever you go, the medicine is going to be same.. only the trade name (brand name) differs.. so kindly stick to govt..
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neeraj gujarathi
General Physician
15 yrs exp
Nashik
Hello, medicines are same . continue government medicines . if you want additional care visit pulmonologist or chest specialist
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Hello.
Thanks for your question.
I would very strongly advice you to continue your TB medications if you are not having any serious side effects.
you have already taken TB meds for 2.5 months and you have 3.5 months of treatment left ,if you are on Cat 1 treatment.
if you stop your treatment or change meds on your own or by other dr ( unless otherwise specified )you may get resistant TB later on.
some ques, pl
1.I am not sure why you wish to see a private dr when govt hospital is treating you free.?
2.are or is your symptoms not improving ?
3.are you having any side effects.?
4. you must be on Isoniaziad and Rifampicin by 2.5 months of treatment, plus vit B6.is this correct?
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Please continue your treatment. you can discuss any doubts you have about trt with your govt dr.
if you need further advice you can chat online with me and reply with answers i requested you.
i treat Drug resistant TB too and have been treating TB at govt hospital.
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Dr. Nitin Ujjaliya
Ayurveda
13 yrs exp
Bhopal
For tuberculosis there is a fix treatment for 6-9 months. You need not to visit any clinic.
You can visit ayurveda clinic for boosting your immune system and overcome possible side effects of long therapy DOTS.
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consultant at clinic with reports
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