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Suggest Treatment For Abdominal TB

Hi, I have a sister who is having Abdominal TB and Ascites, since two months, and she is on this drugs which the Doc says she will take for 9months, ampicin, ethanbutol, isoniazid, pyridamine, spironolactone and pyridoxine. she has been taken the medication since two months, but she say that they is no improvement, the stomach is still swollen, hard and painful. the doc say that there is fliud in her stomach, is there no way this liqud can be capped out of her belle?? and are the drugs she is taking effective?? she live in Nigeria, should I tell her to seek medical help here in the UK?? and is this condition bad that can lead to death?? thanks. Mercy
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Hello,

* The abdomen Koch`s is a notorious surgical issue and takes time to recover.

* If there is no symptomatic improvement after 3-4 weeks of anti-tuberculous treatment, I suspect multiple drug resistant tuberculosis ( MDR TB ) or need of the surgical intervention of possible stricture of the intestine adhesions or other issues.

* Adequate coverage of broad-spectrum antibiotics, newer fluoroquinolones, aminoglycosides injections and streptomycin are the best weapons before any further decisions.

* The drainage of tuberculous fluid is not recommended as there is a big threat of fistula of the intestines and other complications.

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

Take care

Regards,
Dr Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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Suggest Treatment For Abdominal TB

Hello, * The abdomen Koch`s is a notorious surgical issue and takes time to recover. * If there is no symptomatic improvement after 3-4 weeks of anti-tuberculous treatment, I suspect multiple drug resistant tuberculosis ( MDR TB ) or need of the surgical intervention of possible stricture of the intestine adhesions or other issues. * Adequate coverage of broad-spectrum antibiotics, newer fluoroquinolones, aminoglycosides injections and streptomycin are the best weapons before any further decisions. * The drainage of tuberculous fluid is not recommended as there is a big threat of fistula of the intestines and other complications. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon