Ravi Shankar Ravi Shankar Asked 4 months ago

How much is a tb?

My old neighbour recently passed away from TB, and now I'm feeling a bit anxious about it. I want to get myself checked. How much does a TB test usually cost?

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Sarla Devi Sarla Devi Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago
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Beta, TB is a very serious illness. For its treatment, the government provides medicines and care for free at public hospitals. Do not delay in going to a doctor if you suspect anything. Some natural immunity boosters can help support, but for TB, only proper medical treatment is the cure.

Aryan Sharma Aryan Sharma Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

TB as in Tuberculosis? Man, that's a serious illness. The treatment is actually free or very subsidized at government hospitals in India, thanks to programs like NTEP. For private treatment, it depends on the type of TB and duration, but it can be expensive. Always get it checked by a doc immediately.

Anjali Mehta Anjali Mehta Joined May 2026 4 months ago

I recovered from TB last year, and honestly, don't play around with it. In government facilities, the diagnosis and full course of treatment are free under the National Tuberculosis Elimination Program. If you opt for private care, the initial tests like chest X-ray and sputum tests are affordable (few hundreds to 1-2k), but the medication can be expensive over months if not subsidized. See a doctor right away!

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Anil Gupta Anil Gupta Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago

I once ignored a persistent cough and fever, thinking it was just a regular cold. If you're asking about TB, please get yourself checked immediately. Diagnosis usually involves a chest X-ray and sputum test, which are fairly affordable. The good news is, in India, government programs provide free treatment for TB. Don't delay, get it checked.

Sameer Joshi Sameer Joshi Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago

Yaar, TB is a serious thing, actually. If you're asking about costs, the diagnostic tests like X-ray or sputum test are usually affordable, like few hundreds to a thousand bucks. But the best part is, treatment for TB is provided free of cost at government hospitals under a national program. So if you suspect it, please go get tested without delay.

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