Q: Which doctor treats renal tuberculosis?
A: Renal tuberculosis is treated by a nephrologist in association with specialists trained in the treatment of tuberculosis.
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Q: Is renal tuberculosis difficult to treat?
A: Once the diagnosis of renal tuberculosis is made, it may be easier to treat than lung tuberculosis since the number of bacteria may be less, the anti-TB medications penetrate the kidney lesions better, and high concentration of the drugs is achieved in the urine. However, the main problem in renal tuberculosis is the difficulty in diagnosing the condition.
