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How Should TB Causing Weight Loss, Legs Swelling, Loose Motion Be Treated?

My brother is suffering from TB since two months, he is having the tablets given by the doctor as prescribed, but still he has lost his weight, his legs get swollen up, he has extreme thirst, fever and some times loose motion. He was admitted in the Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Lungs at Bangalore for more than 25 days, he has lost hope in himself, Doctor kindly advice, what I have to do? His age is 40 years. kindly help me
posted on Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Hello,

The possible issue here seems tuberculosis with systemic sepsis condition.

As patient is under hospital treatment, it is mandatory to evaluate the case with all details of the reports to comment further.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel
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How Should TB Causing Weight Loss, Legs Swelling, Loose Motion Be Treated?

Hello, The possible issue here seems tuberculosis with systemic sepsis condition. As patient is under hospital treatment, it is mandatory to evaluate the case with all details of the reports to comment further. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel