Patient's question:
I was diagnosed with tubal tuberculosis after surgery, which was caused by pulmonary tuberculosis. I have been taking medication for a full year. Can I stop taking it now or just take it for two more months? Because when I had a thorough check-up, some doctors said it should be one to one and a half years, while others said it should be up to two years. How can I check to know if I can stop taking the medicine, besides not having tuberculosis symptoms?Doctor's answer:
Tuberculosis is a common chronic disease, and only pulmonary tuberculosis is contagious. According to the situation you described, there is currently no method to confirm that ovarian tuberculosis heals on its own. Generally, after taking anti-tuberculosis drugs for a year, the tuberculosis condition is basically healed. The recurrence of the fallopian tube poses a serious threat to women's health. Patients need to pay attention to postmenstrual follow-up, maintain a light diet, and avoid spicy foods.