Rajesh Gupta Rajesh Gupta Asked 5 months ago

When did tb become curable?

I was watching a documentary about historical diseases and it got me thinking about how far medicine has come. When exactly did tuberculosis (TB) become a curable disease? It used to be such a big problem.

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Kiran Kumar Kiran Kumar Joined May 2026 5 months ago
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For serious conditions like TB, you really need to follow what doctors say. While some home remedies support immunity, they can't cure TB. Proper medication from a doctor is essential for full recovery.

Rajeshwari Iyer Rajeshwari Iyer Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

From what I know, TB became curable with antibiotics decades ago. It's so important to complete the full course of treatment. This is just like managing my BP, regular check-ups and adherence to medication are key.

Aisha Khan Aisha Khan Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Well, TB treatment has come a long way. But even with medicines, maintaining a strong body through good nutrition and light exercise (when doctors allow!) helps a lot with recovery and overall health. Don't skip your protein, guys!

Sanjay Rao Sanjay Rao Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

TB treatment has advanced significantly. It's crucial to get diagnosed early and stick to the doctor's plan. Similar to how I manage my thyroid, consistent follow-ups and tests are non-negotiable for recovery.

Shreya Gupta Shreya Gupta Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

TB has been curable for a long time, since the mid-20th century, with multi-drug therapy. The key is adherence to treatment. No shortcuts, no stopping early. Period.

Nisha Devi Nisha Devi Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Haan, TB is totally curable now, thankfully! My aunt had it a few years back and she's completely fine after taking her medicines properly. The main thing is to finish the full course, even if you feel better.

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Manish Parekh Manish Parekh Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

I've tried home remedies for smaller issues, but for something like TB, proper medical treatment is the only way. It became curable with specific antibiotics, and it's so important to follow the doctor's plan completely. No chalta hai attitude here.

Pooja Mehta Pooja Mehta Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

Oh, TB is definitely curable now, don't worry! I remember panicking about it once, but my doc reassured me that with proper medication and completing the course, it's completely treatable. Just follow the doc's advice.

Kartik Menon Kartik Menon Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

I was just looking this up actually! TB became treatable with the introduction of streptomycin in the 1940s, and then with other combo drugs, it became effectively curable. It's amazing how science progresses.

Gaurav Sharma Gaurav Sharma Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

Modern medicine has truly blessed us with cures for many diseases, including TB. Stay positive, trust in the process, and take good care of your body and mind. A calm spirit helps in healing.

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