<human>: Hi doctor. I have been having pain in the lower back and only on the left side for almost 2 months. I got mri done and my doctor suspects that is have a tb in the spine. The tests cannit be done in the country in which i am living in because i wil be deproted as soon as they suspect tb..so i planned on goin back to my country to check it. What are your suggestion
<bot>: Hi, thanks for writing to Chat Doctor. The diagnosis of TB spine has to be confirmed by all means (radiological, biochemical, biopsy, microbiological methods, CT/MRI scans). Once it is confirmed, that you have Tuberculosis of spine and if there is no neurological involvement, the treatment would be with Anti-tuberculous Chat Doctor. So, a detailed evaluation and appropriate investigations are needed to establish the correct diagnosis of your problem. Hope this information is helpful. Good day