Tuberculosis, Tuberculosis, commonly known as tuberculosis, has the potential to cause disease anywhere in the body. Pulmonary tuberculosis is most common.
What are the Symptoms of Tuberculosis?
Tuberculosis disease, popularly known as tuberculosis, shows various symptoms in itself.
These are
- Persistent bouts of coughing,
- Severe chest pains
- Lack of desire to eat, loss of appetite
- Fatigue and weakness
- Progressive weight loss
- Shortness of breath and difficulty breathing
- Blood coming from the mouth during coughing
How is tuberculosis treated?
Tuberculosis is a public health problem that is very difficult to treat and requires long-term treatment due to its high rate of contagiousness and the characteristics of the causative microbe.
It is a major problem even in developed countries today due to the spread of other diseases that compromise the immune system and widespread migration. However, even if it requires long-term treatment, it is not incurable.
The causative microbe 'tubercle bacillus' Symptoms usually include coughing, bloody sputum, weight loss and fever, as the infection is usually taken into the body through the respiratory system and spread through the same route. However, in some cases, if the causative microbe is ingested through the digestive tract, it may present with completely different symptoms.
Important!!! Apart from the lungs, the most common site of infection is the neck lymphatic system and is characterized by swelling in the neck.
The causative microorganism of tuberculosis is not single and is caused by Mycobacteria, the most common member of which is M.tuberculosis.
The causative microorganism can be transmitted through the respiratory tract, digestive tract or skin.
Once tuberculosis is diagnosed, treatment requires prolonged and multiple use of antibiotics and strict monitoring by a physician.
Depending on the organ involved, treatment lasts 9-12 months. It requires the use of 3-4 antibiotics together.
Vaccination against tuberculosis, a disease that can be significantly cured by vaccination, is part of the regular vaccination scheme in countries where the disease is widely seen.
Untreated patients often die as a result of organ failure. In a small group of patients, the body's defense system may limit the disease, but in later years, the disease may become more severely active.
Rest and rest are very important for the treatment of tuberculosis. People with tuberculosis should pay attention to their diet and maintain their sleep patterns. They should drink plenty of water and avoid harmful substances such as smoking and alcohol. Fresh air and sunlight are very important for the treatment of tuberculosis.
