My mother have Bone tuberculosis disease in her lower back bone, is this desease curable ?

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My mother have Bone tuberculosis disease in her lower back bone, is this desease curable ? Whats the best medicine for this disease and what much time it takes to recover, she is in her initial stage right now,any information will be helpfull.
Thanks.
Tuberculosis of the spine or Pott's disease of the spine is curable as long as it's diagnosed early before its seious complications occurs...treatment is by a combination of antituberculous drugs for at least 9 -12 months..
BTW this a rare disease nowadays...could u scan the xrays and email it to [email protected]  (+ info)

My girlfriends was just diagnosed with tuberculosis what is the likelyhood of death?

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She's fifteen years old, she turns sixteen this month, she's got a very weak immune system, I know nothing about tuberculosis, and i'm really scared. Can anyone provide some answers or just some information on this disease?
She's fifteen years old, she turns sixteen this month, she's got a very weak immune system, I know nothing about tuberculosis, and i'm really scared. Can anyone provide some answers or just some information on this disease?
Should I avoid contact with her?
What is the risk of me catching it?
nowadays there is not a big chance of death, depending on the strenght and immune system of your girlfriend she may get better fast with antibiotics.
Tuberculosis (TB) is a bacterial infection that is most often found in the lungs but can spread to other parts of the body TB in the lungs is easily spread to other people through coughing or laughing. Treatment is often successful, though the process is long. Treatment time averages between 6 and 9 months

tb is contagious
ps god bless her and help her get better  (+ info)

What are the 2 defences the body uses to fight the Mycobacterium tuberculosis once it has entered the body?

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Can some one give me a diagram on the disease Mycobacterium tuberculosis where it shows the parts of the disease.
please
Thankyou
Cell-mediated immune defense is one.. T helper cells help activate macrophages by using gamma interferon. This allows the macrophages to better phagocytose the M. tuberculosis, which is living within the macrophage. I'm not sure what the other one is  (+ info)

Are there any serious side effects of tuberculosis medication?

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My friend has been diagnosed with tuberculosis of lymph nodes after having FNAC for neck swelling though he never had any symptoms like cough, fever, etc. He has to take 4 medications for 6 months.
Medications are standard isoniazide, rifampicin, pyrdimine n one more perhaps ethambutol.
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how to reduce cough in tuberculosis affected patients?

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my mom is a tuberculosis patient and is under going treatment from the state tuberculosis control program, and she is also a diabetic.

she has been undergoing treatment for the past 3 weeks

****the only problem is she has is extreme cough****
can any one give a solution or remedies to this problem
can honey help reduce cough?

if yes then

can diabetic patients eat honey?

and how much?
Ask the doctor for a device called an Acapella. She will blow into it and it will vibrate. This will not reduce her cough, but it will loosen her secretions making her coughs more effective and she will probably feel better.  (+ info)

Can anyone get Tuberculosis if the person is dead?

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My uncle is a person who is going to carry the casket of a dead person who died from Tuberculosis. Will the TB spread to him? Or is he safe?
Even at the slimmest chance of the TB bacteria remaining alive after the carrier has passed on, TB is spread through the infected person exhaling, sneezing, or coughing the bacteria into the air, and then others breathing it in. Since dead people do none of the three things above, any remaining bacteria would be stuck in the lungs of the deceased person. Also, the vast majority of coffins produced these days are usually tightly sealed, to the point where air cannot even get in. Your uncle is perfectly safe.  (+ info)

How bad is a tuberculosis testing shot?

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I have to go in tomorrow for a tuberculosis test.
Needles scare the bejesus out of me.
I've looked up the procedure, but just want to hear some experiences.
How bad is it on a scale from one to ten if you have personally had this test done?

Thank you very much for any/all answers!
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Thanks so much guys!
I truly appreciate all of your answers.
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A TB test isn't nearly as bad as having TB and not knowing it.

I used to have to get them on a regular basis for work years ago. I was routinely exposed to people with TB.

Back then the test was done with this very thin very short needle that was inserted just below the skin where they inject the serum.

It really isn't that painful at all and I absolutely hate needles no matter where on my body they are poking me. Good Luck.  (+ info)

Has a cure for Tuberculosis ever been found?

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I was watching some kind of documentary last night that was talking about how in the early 1800's it was called consumption and later to be named tuberculosis. They did not mention if a cure for it had been found. I'm just curious because I know that nowadays people are still being tested for it. What happens if they come up positive?
Hi Pamelita

Here you go.

Cause
TB is caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis. TB causes 1,800 deaths per year and 20,000 new cases are reported annually. The primary risk groups are older African-Americans, Hispanics, and Asians. Also at greater risk are people with illnesses that decrease immune function, such as alcoholics, malnutrition, diabetics, and people who are HIV positive.

Caution: Drugs that act as immune suppressants, such as corticosteroids, can retrigger tuberculosis.


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Natural Cures

Note: Prevention is the key to treating and minimizing the spread of TB. This is achieved through vaccinations, such as the Bacille Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine. Contact tracing using skin testing and x-ray should be performed on relatives and friends of patients with TB as an effective way to detect early cases of TB that have not yet presented with symptoms. Proper diagnosis must include a chest X-ray and skin and sputum tests, and proper treatment must include drugs.

Diet: Eat an organic, whole foods diet that emphasizes raw vegetables and pure filtered water. Pears, pear juice, and pear sauce can also be helpful, as pears can help hasten healing of the lungs. Other helpful foods include fenugreek and alfalfa sprouts, garlic, pomegranate, and all forms of fermented milk such as yogurt and kefir.

Herbs: Combine the tinctures of echinacea, elecampane, and mullein in equal parts and take one teaspoon three times a day. This remedy is very effective for soothing the lungs.

Hydrotherapy: Hydrotherapy is the application of water, ice, steam and hot and cold temperatures to maintain and restore health. Treatments include full body immersion, steam baths, saunas, sitz baths, colonic irrigation and the application of hot and/or cold compresses. Hydrotherapy is effective for treating a wide range of conditions and can easily be used in the home as part of a self-care program. Many Naturopathic Physicians, Physical Therapists and Day Spas use Hydrotherapy as part of treatment. We suggest several at-home hydrotherapy treatments. Please seek the advice of your alternative health care practitioner before undergoing these procedures to make sure they are appropriate for you.
*Purified water is essential for any hydrotherapy treatment. Remedies for Treating Chlorinated Bath Water offers clear instructions and recommendations.

Juice Therapy: Combine raw potato juice with an equal amount of carrot juice. Add one teaspoon of olive or almond oil and one teaspoon of honey, and drink three glasses each day.

Lifestyle: Get plenty of fresh air, rest, light, exercise, and relaxation.

Nutritional Supplementation: The following supplements are recommended for TB: Vitamin A, beta carotene, vitamin B complex, vitamin C, Vitamin E, multiminerals, essential fatty acids, zinc, garlic capsules, citrus seed extract, lipotropic formula, deglycerinated licorice, and lung glandulars.

Topical Treatment: Eucalyptus oil packs applied topically over the lungs can help break up congestion and collected fluids.

Alternative Professional Care
If your symptoms persist despite the above measures, seek the help of a qualified health professional. The following professional care therapies have all been shown to be useful for treating TB: Acupuncture, Detoxification Therapy, Energy Medicine (Light Beam Generator, Ondamed), Homeopathy, Light Therapy, Magnetic Field Therapy, Oxygen Therapy, Qigong, and Traditional Chinese Medicine

Best of health to you  (+ info)

if you have a latent tuberculosis, are u still qualified to apply as flight attendant?

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i am applying as flight attendant, my bestfriend also wants to apply but worries about her latent tuberculosis. but it is not contagious. we would like to know if theres a possibility for her to also get hired.
No she will not be able get a job as a flight attendant for a number of reasons TB is an infectious disease and regardless of the fact that her's is dormant now it can become active at anytime without notice and the Airlines will not take that risk. The other problem is that some countries will not allow you to enter if you have TB. The TB will show up on a medical exam which is necessary to become a flight attendant  (+ info)

what is the life cycle of tuberculosis?

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i'm doing a project on the life cycle of tuberculosis and i can't find anything that will make sense to my audience. if there's anyone that could give me some in site and share ur resources, that would be awesome!
I am a retired nurse epidemiologist and was a TB case manager for 5 years. When people get the test on their arm the PPD (purified protein derivative) of TB and then you have to wait 72 hours to have it read. A lot of people will get a red spot because they are allergic to the detergent in the test. So you have to feel for the enduration under the red spot and measure it in mm. In some countries around the world they are vaccinated for TB and when they come to the USA we give them the PPD test and if it is over 5 mm then we put them on INH antibiotic for 6 months. They don't have an active case but think of TB in the lung like a ripe tomato with a dark spot and when you poke it, liquid runs out. So the INH builds a wall around the spots where ever it is in your body as TB even gets in to bone. If someone has an active case they have weight loss, night sweats, fatigue, feeling really sick and a cough that sprays droplets out in to the air and then some one comes along and inhales the droplets in to their lungs. People with an active case are put on 3 antibiotics and have to wear a mask in public until their sputum cultures comes back negative. Additional info at http://cdc.gov  (+ info)

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