Anil Verma Anil Verma Asked 8 months ago

Does tb ever go away?

My uncle has been taking medicine for TB for so long now. I'm just curious, does TB ever truly go away completely?

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Sanjay Bhatnagar Sanjay Bhatnagar Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago
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Arre bilkul jata hai! TB is not a lifetime membership card. You just have to swallow a handful of tablets daily for 6 to 9 months without fail. Do that, and you will be absolutely fine, though your stomach might curse you for a bit.

Rahul Yadav Rahul Yadav Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Bro, my cousin had lung TB two years ago. He took his DOTS medicines strictly for 6 months. Now he is completely fine, gymming, and living normally. Just complete the full course and don't skip even a single day.

Vikram Seth Vikram Seth Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

I completely understand how terrifying a TB diagnosis feels, and it is natural to worry if it will ever end. But rest assured, with modern DOTS therapy, it cures completely. Take it one day at a time, your anxiety will fade as you start recovering.

Amit Sharma Amit Sharma Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

Yes, TB definitely pack its bags and leaves if you attack it with the proper medicines! It is like an annoying relative—it takes some time to go, but with 6 months of daily tablets, it will say goodbye forever.

Kamla Devi Kamla Devi Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

Yes, TB cures completely with proper English medicines. Along with your doctor's pills, you can have turmeric milk and healthy homemade food to build back your strength. But remember, home remedies are only to support, doctor's treatment is a must.

Zoya Khan Zoya Khan Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

My uncle had severe TB a few years back. He took his medicines very strictly under the doctor's guidance, rested well, and today there is no trace of the disease in his lungs. It definitely goes away with the right treatment.

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Anil Deshmukh Anil Deshmukh Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Please do not worry. TB is fully curable with timely treatment. Just complete your medicine course as advised by your doctor, and you will be absolutely healthy again.

Priya Sen Priya Sen Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

TB is 100% curable if you follow the treatment plan. Just like I have to get regular thyroid tests to manage my health, TB patients need regular sputum tests to track their recovery. Keep following up with your doctor diligently.

Harish Patel Harish Patel Joined May 2026 6 months ago

TB cures fully, but if you have diabetes, you have to be extra careful. High blood sugar can slow down your recovery and weaken immunity. Eat a low-sugar, high-protein diet along with your TB course and keep checking your sugar levels.

Deepika Joshi Deepika Joshi Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

I used to panic so much reading about TB, thinking it stays forever. But actually, medical science has advanced so much and the success rate is very high now. Just follow the doctor's routine and you will get through this safely.

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