Prakash Nair Prakash Nair Asked 3 months ago

Is tb curable?

My friend's father was diagnosed with TB and is very worried. I want to reassure him, but first, is TB actually curable?

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Aisha Khan Aisha Khan Joined Jan 2026 3 months ago
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Yes, absolutely! My health tracker actually reminds me about health awareness days, and TB is highlighted as curable. The key is consistent medication for the full duration. Don't skip doses!

Manish Sharma Manish Sharma Joined Jan 2026 3 months ago

I totally get why you'd ask this, it's a serious concern. But yes, good news! TB is curable with a course of antibiotics. The main thing is to complete the entire treatment, even if you start feeling better early on.

Siddharth Verma Siddharth Verma Joined Jun 2026 3 months ago

I've been reading up on this too, and it seems like yes, TB is curable! It needs a long course of medication, but people do recover completely. That's a huge relief, honestly.

Kamla Devi Kamla Devi Joined Jun 2026 3 months ago

My dear, yes, doctors say it is curable these days. Long time back it was very serious. Now with medicines, it gets better. Along with medicines, a strong diet with good fresh food is also very important for recovery.

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Prakash Rao Prakash Rao Joined Apr 2026 3 months ago

Yes, it is curable, which is good. The government provides free treatment for TB through various programs, so don't worry about the cost if someone in your family gets it. Just make sure they stick to the doctor's plan.

Radha Devi Radha Devi Joined Jun 2026 3 months ago

From what I have understood, yes, it is curable. A healthy body and mind always support recovery. While medicines work on the infection, pranayama and light yoga can help strengthen your lungs and overall well-being during and after treatment.

Nandini Iyer Nandini Iyer Joined Jan 2026 3 months ago

Thankfully, yes, TB is curable! Proper nutrition is super important during the treatment to help the body heal and tolerate the medications. Focus on protein-rich vegetarian foods like paneer, dal, and fresh fruits and veggies.

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