How to treat tuberculosis combined with tumors

Tuberculosis combined with a tumor requires an appropriate treatment plan based on the site of occurrence and the type of tumor. Conventional treatment may include general treatment, drug treatment and surgery. 1. General treatment: patients with tuberculosis combined with tumor, no matter whether the tuberculosis or tumor occurs in kidney, lung or other parts of the body, first of all, they should maintain sufficient calories and nutritional support, and avoid over exertion. If the patient is accompanied by obvious hypoxia symptoms, oxygen inhalation can be given, and those with fever can be physically cooled down and closely monitored for changes in signs and symptoms. 2. Drug treatment: If the tuberculosis combined with tumor is in the active stage, the patient can follow the doctor’s instruction to take anti-tuberculosis drugs, and the common drugs are rifampicin, isoniazid, etc. If the tumor type is malignant, the patient can follow the doctor’s instruction to take anti-tuberculosis drugs. If the patient’s tumor is malignant and surgical treatment fails to achieve satisfactory results, chemotherapy and other medications can be used as prescribed by doctors. 3. Surgery: If the tumor is benign or early malignant and has not spread significantly, patients with tuberculosis combined with tumor can undergo surgical resection. For example, open thoracic surgery and assisted thoracoscopic surgery can be chosen for lung cancer. Regarding the specific treatment plan for tuberculosis combined with tumor, due to the different conditions, there will be a large individual variability, it is recommended to consult professionals. If you are taking medication, you should strictly follow the doctor’s prescription.