Can you take Chinese medicine for secondary tuberculosis?

It is not recommended to take traditional Chinese medicine for secondary tuberculosis. The most important thing for secondary tuberculosis is active anti-tuberculosis treatment, and it is important to use anti-tuberculosis drugs throughout the course of the disease, early, in combination, and regularly, such as treatment with isoniazid, rifampicin, ethambutol, and pyrazinamide. Tuberculosis is a serious disease that can even lead to death; therefore it must be treated seriously. Today’s tuberculosis treatment is very mature and effective, and the efficacy of various anti-tuberculosis drugs has been conclusively determined, so that with the patient’s active cooperation and the selection of an appropriate treatment plan, curing tuberculosis becomes possible. As for traditional Chinese medicine, due to the quality of the herbs themselves and the unknown efficacy of the drugs, there is no clear evidence that traditional Chinese medicine has a therapeutic effect on tuberculosis. Moreover, drugs for treating tuberculosis can cause liver problems. The complex composition of Chinese medicine, superimposed with anti-tuberculosis drugs, is more likely to cause liver problems, so patients are expected to take it with caution. Tuberculosis patients should pay attention to enhance nutrition, pay more attention to rest, regular review of relevant indicators.