Q: Which doctors treat abdominal tuberculosis?
A: Abdominal tuberculosis is treated by a physician familiar with treating tuberculosis. Surgical complications are treated by a surgeon.
Q: Which organs does abdominal tuberculosis affect?
A: Abdominal tuberculosis affects the gastrointestinal tract (esophagus, stomach, intestines), liver, spleen, pancreas, mesenteric lymph nodes, peritoneum, omentum and associated lymph nodes.
Q: What are the common types of abdominal tuberculosis?
A: There are three common types of abdominal tuberculosis. They are:
- Ascitic type
- Obstructive type
- Glandular type
Q: Which is the most common site affected by abdominal tuberculosis?
A: The most common site affected by abdominal tuberculosis is the ileocecal region, which is the junction between the small and large intestine.
Q: How is abdominal tuberculosis diagnosed?
A: Diagnosis of Abdominal tuberculosis is made with the help of the following tests:
Q: What are the common drugs used to treat abdominal tuberculosis?
A: Antitubercular drugs like rifampicin, ethambutol, pyrazinamide and izoniazid are used initially for six months. After this period, depending upon the response to treatment further decision on continuing treatment is made.
