Question 1

I am a TB patient taking AKT-4 and other medicines. I missed two doses of AKT-4. Do I need to restart the treatment from the beginning?

Dr S Aneela · Accepted Answer

Missing two doses of AKT-4 does not usually mean you need to restart the treatment from the beginning. You should continue taking the medicine regularly as prescribed and avoid missing further doses. Inform your doctor about the missed doses so they can guide you properly and ensure effective treatment.

Question 2

I have been taking the AKT Kit for the last 4 months. Can I take weight gainer supplements along with this treatment?

Dr S Aneela · Accepted Answer

You should not start weight gainer supplements while taking the AKT Kit without consulting your doctor. Some supplements may affect the liver or interact with TB medicines. Your doctor can recommend safe nutritional options to help you gain weight during treatment.

Question 3

A TB patient is very weak and eats very little food. Hemoglobin is 9 g/dL, urine output is more than fluid intake, and there is a stomach ulcer. The patient is on a semi-solid diet and is unable to move both legs. What should be done for proper treatment and care?

Dr S Aneela · Accepted Answer

This condition is serious and requires immediate medical care and close monitoring. The patient may need proper nutrition, treatment for anaemia and ulcer, and supportive care to improve strength. Consult a doctor or consider hospital admission for proper evaluation and management.

Question 4

I had ocular tuberculosis and completed AKT treatment for 6 months. The infection is now cured, but my vision is 10% in the right eye and 50% in the left eye. Can my vision improve, and what should I do?

Dr S Aneela · Accepted Answer

Vision may improve slightly over time, but it depends on how much damage TB has caused to the eye structures. In many cases, vision loss from ocular TB can be partially permanent. You should follow up regularly with an eye specialist, continue prescribed eye care, and use visual aids or rehabilitation as recommended.

Question 5

My wife has been infertile for 4 years, and TB was detected during laparoscopy and hysteroscopy. She is on AKT-4 followed by AKT-3 treatment, and 3 months have been completed. She has had a dry cough for the last 2 months. Is this a side effect of the medicines, and what should we do?

Dr S Aneela · Accepted Answer

A dry cough for 2 months is not a common side effect of AKT-4 or AKT-3 treatment and should not be ignored. It may be due to TB involvement in the lungs or another respiratory condition. You should consult your doctor as soon as possible for proper evaluation and tests, such as a chest examination or X-ray.

Question 6

I am currently on AKT-4 treatment. Can I take a weight loss course that includes Garcinia cambogia capsules, apple cider vinegar, and a slim shake along with it?

Dr S Aneela · Accepted Answer

You should not start Garcinia cambogia, apple cider vinegar, or slim shakes while on AKT-4 treatment without consulting your doctor. These supplements may affect the liver or interact with tuberculosis medications. Your doctor can advise safe weight management after reviewing your condition and treatment.

Question 7

Will taking TB medicine cause tuberculosis if my daughter is not infected?

Dr S Aneela · Accepted Answer

TB medicine cannot cause tuberculosis. It only treats or prevents the disease and will not infect someone who is not already infected. It should be taken only if a doctor advises it.

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