What happens if there is no obvious change in CT for half a year of tuberculosis treatment, and what should I do?

The lack of significant changes in CT after half a year of pulmonary tuberculosis treatment may be caused by the patient's relatively mild condition, non-standard treatment, drug resistance, strong body resistance, misdiagnosis, etc., which can be improved by daily care, drug change, and re-evaluation of diagnosis.

1. The condition is relatively mild: the severity of pulmonary tuberculosis varies from person to person, and some patients may suffer from mild pulmonary tuberculosis, the scope of the lesion is small, and the lesion will not change significantly during the treatment. In this case, the patient's symptoms may be reduced, but CT may not show significant improvement and treatment is generally not necessary.

2. Non-standard treatment: Pulmonary tuberculosis is a disease that requires long-term standardized treatment, if the patient does not follow the doctor's guidance during the treatment process, or does not adhere to the complete treatment cycle, the condition may not be controlled and improved. Patients should follow their doctor's instructions.

3. Drug resistance: Mycobacterium tuberculosis may develop drug resistance, and if the patient is infected with drug-resistant mycobacterium tuberculosis strains, conventional anti-tuberculosis drugs may not be effective in treatment, resulting in the condition not being improved during treatment. Patients should be careful to switch to other medications promptly.

4. Strong body resistance: If the patient's immune system is relatively strong, it can effectively resist the invasion of Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Despite the presence of pathogenic bacteria, due to the strong immune response of the body, the lesions will not change significantly during treatment and generally do not need to be treated.

5. Misdiagnosis: There may be errors in the diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis, that is, the diseases that are misdiagnosed as pulmonary tuberculosis are actually other diseases. If a person has been treated for tuberculosis but does not improve, the diagnosis may need to be reassessed for other possible causes.

When there is no significant change in CT after half a year of pulmonary tuberculosis treatment, it is recommended that patients communicate with doctors in time for further evaluation and treatment adjustment. The doctor will conduct a comprehensive analysis according to the specific situation and formulate a corresponding treatment plan to improve the treatment effect.