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HomeHealth QueryGastroenterology/GI medicineI've been on medication for abdominal tuberculosis...
  • Male
  • 29 Years
  • 20/02/2025

I've been on medication for abdominal tuberculosis since September 2019, but I haven't noticed any improvement. In fact, I lost about 8 kg last December when I was hospitalized for severe stomach pain and couldn't eat properly for almost a month, even though I consistently took my meds. Could this be a case of MDR? How can I be sure if it's MDR?

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