Can i get TB again inspite of being treated for it?
Patient: Hi, Doc.MINTZ i have a tuberculosis last year and i finish my medication after six months.my question is,There is a tendency that my tuberculosis will comeback again?what should i do indorder not to occur again,im am very busy with my work i think im always over fatigue. Doctor: Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. Yes, there are chances of tuberculosis recurrence in 5-10% cases even after successful completion if treatment. Common causes for TB recurrence are 1. Diabetes or patient is on immunosuppressive drugs like steroids or chemotherapy drugs. 2. HIV infection and AIDS disease. 3. Poor nutritional and immunodeficiency. 4. Smokers. So to avoid recurrence of tuberculosis eat healthy food, maintain good immunity, avoid steroids, quit smoking as soon as possible if you are smoker, regularly check your sugar levels to rule out diabetes, avoid stress and tension. If you follow all these than chances of tuberculosis recurrence are very very less. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.