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Spinal TB (Pott's Disease) Treatmentমেরুদণ্ডের যক্ষ্মা চিকিৎসা

Tuberculosis can infect the spine as well as the lungs. Spinal TB is common in Bangladesh and is curable with medicines, but some patients need surgery to save the spinal cord or correct instability. Dr. Zico has operated on 123 patients with Pott's disease and 14 with spinal epidural abscess.

Pott's disease (spinal tuberculosis)

মেরুদণ্ডে টিবি
123operations

In Pott's disease TB destroys the vertebrae and discs, sometimes forming pus (a cold abscess) that presses on the spinal cord. Collapse of the bones can produce a hump.

Pott's disease (spinal tuberculosis)

Common symptoms

  • Back pain lasting weeks, often worse at night
  • Evening fever, night sweats, weight loss (হাড়ের যক্ষ্মার লক্ষণ)
  • A hump or stiffness in the back
  • Leg weakness or numbness

When surgery is considered

  • Weakness from spinal cord pressure
  • An unstable or collapsing spine
  • Deformity getting worse
  • No improvement or doubt about the diagnosis

How Dr. Zico treats it

Anti-TB medicines for many months are the backbone of treatment. When surgery is needed, it drains the pus, removes infected bone, relieves pressure on the cord and fixes the spine with screws and rods so it heals straight.

Pott's disease treatment is mostly medical. Spinal tuberculosis surgery is added when the cord or the stability of the spine is at risk.

বাংলায়: মেরুদণ্ডের যক্ষ্মা

মেরুদণ্ডে টিবি হলে দীর্ঘদিন পিঠে ব্যথা, সন্ধ্যায় জ্বর, রাতে ঘাম, ওজন কমে যাওয়া ও পিঠে কুঁজ দেখা দিতে পারে। মেরুদণ্ডের যক্ষ্মা চিকিৎসার মূল হলো দীর্ঘমেয়াদি টিবির ওষুধ। পা দুর্বল হলে বা মেরুদণ্ড বেঁকে গেলে অপারেশন লাগে। ডাঃ জিকো ১২৩ জন পটস ডিজিজের রোগীর অপারেশন করেছেন।

Spinal epidural abscess

মেরুদণ্ডে পুঁজ জমা
14operations

An epidural abscess is a collection of pus next to the spinal cord, usually from bacterial infection. It can cause paralysis within hours to days.

Spinal epidural abscess

Common symptoms

  • Severe back pain with fever
  • Rapidly developing weakness or numbness

When surgery is considered

  • Most abscesses with neurological symptoms need urgent drainage

How Dr. Zico treats it

Surgery drains the abscess and is combined with antibiotics.

Spinal epidural abscess surgery is an emergency operation.

বাংলায়

জ্বরের সাথে তীব্র পিঠ ব্যথা ও দ্রুত পা দুর্বল হয়ে যাওয়া জরুরি অবস্থা। দ্রুত হাসপাতালে যান।

Before your consultation

চেম্বারে যা সাথে আনবেন

Bring with you

  • All MRI and CT films and their reports, oldest to newest
  • Previous prescriptions and discharge papers
  • A list of the medicines you take, including blood thinners
  • Blood test reports (sugar, creatinine) if you have them
  • A family member who knows your history

How to book

  1. Call his personal assistant on (+88) 01716033364, the Popular Dhanmondi serial line 09666 787801 or the Continental hotline 10666, or send a request online.
  2. Come to your chamber on the booked day with your films and reports.
  3. Dr. Zico examines you, reviews your scans and explains your options.

Questions patients ask

সাধারণ প্রশ্ন ও উত্তর
Can spinal TB be cured without surgery?

Yes, most patients are cured with a full course of anti-TB medicines. Surgery is added when there is nerve weakness, instability, deformity or a large abscess.

মেরুদণ্ডের যক্ষ্মা কি ছোঁয়াচে?

শুধু মেরুদণ্ডের যক্ষ্মা সাধারণত অন্যকে ছড়ায় না। তবে ফুসফুসেও টিবি থাকলে সাবধানতা দরকার। ডাক্তার পরীক্ষা করে জানাবেন।

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Talk to Dr. Zico about your scans

Bring your MRI or CT films and reports. He will explain what they show and whether you need surgery.

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This page explains common conditions in general terms and is not a diagnosis. Treatment is decided after Dr. Zico examines you and reviews your scans.

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