Can TB Be Cured?

 

Today, with modern medicine, in almost all instances, tuberculosis can be cured. Most people who have TB will begin treatment by taking at least four different types of pills. After several months, your doctor may give you fewer types of medicines. These drugs can cure TB if taken every day for at least 6 months. People with HIV infection have to take their medicines for longer periods of time.

Sometimes, TB germs are "resistant". This means that the TB medicines that are most often used do not kill the TB germs. When this happens, combinations of other medicines are given. Resistant TB is harder to cure, and it takes more time to control, but most people with resistant TB can be treated. A doctor will make sure to have tests done at the laboratory to check for drug resistance.

TB medicines are safe, but once in a while, they can cause side effects. Most people don't have problems with TB medicines.

 

 

Some side effects of these medicines may be:

 

The most common drugs used to fight TB are
  • yellowish skin
  • dark urine
  • vomiting
  • loss of appetite
  • nausea
  • changes in eyesight
  • unexplained fever
  • unexplained fatigue
  • stomach cramps
  • isoniazid (INH)
  • rifampin
  • pyrazinamide
  • ethambutol
  • streptomycin

 

 

 

People that inconsistantly take their midicine may help create a resistant TB. Although missing one disage will not create a monster virus, patients are advised to always take their medication at the recommended times. Prpoer treatment will bring your luns back to their natural healthy staye as shown below: