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Tuberculosis & Chest Infections

TB Treatment in Kolkata

Accurate, guideline-based care for tuberculosis and chest infections — with complete, uninterrupted treatment so the disease does not return.

Understanding TB

What is Tuberculosis?

Tuberculosis (TB) is a bacterial infection caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It most often affects the lungs (pulmonary TB) but can involve lymph nodes, pleura, bones and other organs. In crowded cities like Kolkata, TB remains a public-health concern — but it is one of the most successfully treatable infections when managed properly.

Pulmonary TB spreads through the air when a person with active lung TB coughs or sneezes. Symptoms often develop gradually, which is why persistent cough is easily ignored. Early detection prevents spread to family members and reduces treatment duration for you.

Common symptoms
Cough lasting more than 2–3 weeks, low-grade fever, night sweats, weight loss, tiredness, blood in sputum, chest pain.
How it is diagnosed
Sputum microscopy and molecular testing (CBNAAT), chest X-ray, and for some cases, CT imaging, pleural fluid study or biopsy.
Treatment approach
A fixed anti-TB course under a structured programme, close follow-up, drug-resistance screening where indicated, and contact screening of family members.
Complete Care

Not Just Start, But Finish

The single most common reason TB treatment fails is interruption — people stop when they feel better, weeks before the infection is actually cleared. Dr. Sandip Das structures TB care around completion and follow-up, not just prescription:

  • Monthly monitoring of response and side-effects
  • Guidance on nutrition and lifestyle during treatment
  • Family contact screening to protect those around you
  • Evaluation for drug-resistant TB when risk factors exist
  • Post-treatment surveillance for early detection of relapse

About chest infections

Alongside TB, Dr. Das treats pneumonia, post-COVID pulmonary complications, bronchiectasis and recurrent chest infections — conditions that need chest-specialist input to be managed properly.

TB FAQs

TB Questions, Answered

Is tuberculosis completely treatable?
Yes. Pulmonary TB responds very well to the standard treatment prescribed under a structured programme. Completing the full course without interruption is essential — stopping early can cause resistance.
Is TB contagious? How does it spread?
TB of the lungs spreads through air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. After two weeks of regular treatment, a person usually stops being infectious. TB of other organs (like lymph nodes or bones) is generally not contagious.
How long does TB treatment take?
For drug-sensitive pulmonary TB, the standard course is typically about 6 months. Treatment may be longer for drug-resistant TB. Regular follow-up and tests during treatment help confirm response.
Can TB come back after treatment?
With proper treatment completion, the chance of relapse is low. Re-infection remains possible in communities with high TB burden. Any return of cough, fever or weight loss after treatment should be evaluated.
I had contact with a TB patient. What should I do?
Stop worrying — but do get screened. A chest evaluation and, depending on the situation, testing can tell whether you have been infected and whether any preventive treatment is recommended.
বাংলায় জানুন — যক্ষ্মা

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COPD Treatment

Chronic bronchitis and emphysema — structured long-term care.

ILD Speciality Care

Interstitial lung disease — a special clinical interest.

Bronchoscopy

Airway sampling when diagnosis needs more than imaging.

Persistent Cough? Get It Checked Today

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