Tuberculosis (TB) is defined as an infection due to the
various strains of mycobacteria. Although predominantly found in the Lungs, cases
of TB infecting other parts of the body are also present. Tuberculosis Treatment
takes a long time, which usually ranges from six to nine months. But
fortunately, it is completely curable. Let us look at some of the most common
steps which make up the process of Tuberculosis Treatment.
Diagnosis
The diagnosis is of much importance in TB Treatment as
for it to be effective; various things about the type of TB have to be
considered. This is because different types of TB react in different manners to
different drugs. For example, the methods of Latent Tuberculosis Treatment and
those of Active Tuberculosis Treatment are different. Also, a lot depends on the
area of infection.
Prescription
The diagnosis will lead to the appropriate prescription
then. The prescription, apart from the type of TB, also depends on the level of
drug resistance. Better researches have led to the discovery of various combinations
of drugs to tackle the problem of multi drug resistance. The development of multi-drug
resistant Tuberculosis has made the requirement of consultation by a Tuberculosis Specialist even more
vital.
Care during
the Medicine Course
The speed, at which the course of medicine reacts, depends
on a lot of other things too. The most important, among them all, is a
nutritious diet. Adequate levels of vitamins and other nutrients are required
for the body to be able to properly fight back Tuberculosis. Proper rest is
another important requirement to ensure effective recovery.
Due to the long period of Tuberculosis Treatment
and the nature of drugs used, the risk for side-effects is also very high. If
you feel loss of appetite, vomiting tendency, nauseated, or cramps (especially
in the stomach area), instead of stopping the medicines, consult your Tuberculosis
Specialist immediately.
