Thursday, June 24, 2010

I have back pains and have a history of tuberculosis

I have back pains and have a history of tuberculosis?
Do you think my tuberculosis is back? or is it just back pains?
Respiratory Diseases - 4 Answers
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The only sure way is go see your Dr.I do Hope it has not returned.Take care.
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Tuberculosis can affect the skeletal system- known as Pott's Disease. You should see a doctor to diagnose the cause of your back pain. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000417.htm
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Best to see your pulmonologist. Let him/her tell you not to worry.
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Back pain at the level of the thoracic vertebra in between the scapular blade usually occurring after work. No cough maybe detected but most sufferers have the history of lung tuberculosis. Extremes of temperature and any stressful physical activity may aggravate the pain. Diagnosis: POTT's DISEASE (Tuberculosis of the Spine) Organ Involved: Spin (Thoracic Vertebra) Cause: Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Initial Treatment: Painkillers Advice: Tuberculosis may involve any part of the human bod from the skin down to the bones. Incomplete treatment of the lung infection may lead to dissemination of the bacteria to other parts of the body. Because of the proximity of the Thoracic Vertebra to the lungs and the common veins that drain these areas, transmission of the bactria to the spine is very common. Laboratory Exams: Chest Xray - to determine the primary focus of infection if it is still existing. Xray of the Thoracic Vertebra - to determine the extent of the bone destruction and the necessity of surgery for debridement and reconstruction. CT Scan of the Spine - to determine the involvement of the spinal cord. Definitive Treatment: Anti-TB Drugs Debridement and/or reconstruction of the spinal column

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