PATIENT-I was diagnosed with TB several years ago. I took the right treatment and it went away, but I read somewhere about persistent TB that can evade drug therapy by living for years in a dormant state. Now how does one cure this persistent TB, apart from taking a fresh course of medicines? Will these help or is the TB strain resistant to medication? I’m worried. Please suggest an alternative treatment

SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS-Tuberculosis is a common and deadly infectious disease caused by Mycobacteria. It most commonly attacks the lungs but can also affect the Central Nervous System, the Lymphatic System, the Circulatory System, the Genito Urinary System, Bones, Joints and even the Skin. About one-third of the world population is infected with tuberculosis, 10 % of which will develop the disease at some point in their lives. After the tuberculosis bacteria have been inhaled they reach the lungs and, within approximately six weeks, a small infection appears that rarely gives any symptoms. This is called a primary infection. After this, the bacteria can then spread through the blood. If you have a healthy immune system, in most cases the infection will remain dormant without doing any obvious harm. Months or even years later, however, the disease can become reactivated in different organs if the immune system is weakened.

Naturopathy

Which part has been affected by TB? In general yoga and pranayamas can help to a large extent. Also healthy eating is advisable which includes fresh fruit and vegetables, milk, eggs, sprouts etc.

Ayurveda – To improve the immunity, Indukantham Kashayam (15ml)+60 ml warm water can be taken twice a day before food.

Homeopathy

Generally after consultation with a Physician, Constitutional medicines like Calcarea carb, Silicea, Baryta carb, Drosera, Stannum, Kali carb, Thuja are prescribed which help in improving the immune system and also prevent any further episodes of Tuberculosis.