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Suggest Treatment For TB In An Elderly

Good Afternoon Doctor My Mother 81 years old has chest infection as per the X ray.She was treated for pnuemonia - but the 2nd and 3rd Xray indicate increase in infection.Now the dr says its TB.My mother has no breathing problem chest pain,cough etcShe feels very hungryafter every 2-3 hours.i have a doubt - is it really TB -if yes what care I should take of her (especially food habits0 dr has asked her to take FORECOX mayb for 6-7 months.Is the treatment right/ any suggestions ? Thank you
Mon, 1 Sep 2014
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HI
Thanks for posting your query to Healthcaremagic.

Pulmonary TB is diagnosed based of Sputum reports , but many physicians with much experience diagnose TB looking at the X ray .

I need more information of your mother's problem .

1. Since how long she is having Chest Infection?
2. Is there any loss of weight ?
3. Is there any fever?
4. Any history of exposure to people having TB ?
5. What treatment was given to her for Pneumonia?

Kindly revert back with details asked along with the X rays so that I can help you better in making a diagnosis .

As of medication FORECOX is concerned it right treatment for TB .

Any doubts or clarifications feel free to ask , Happy to answer .
Regards.
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Suggest Treatment For TB In An Elderly

HI Thanks for posting your query to Healthcaremagic. Pulmonary TB is diagnosed based of Sputum reports , but many physicians with much experience diagnose TB looking at the X ray . I need more information of your mother s problem . 1. Since how long she is having Chest Infection? 2. Is there any loss of weight ? 3. Is there any fever? 4. Any history of exposure to people having TB ? 5. What treatment was given to her for Pneumonia? Kindly revert back with details asked along with the X rays so that I can help you better in making a diagnosis . As of medication FORECOX is concerned it right treatment for TB . Any doubts or clarifications feel free to ask , Happy to answer . Regards.