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TB patients should take anti tuberculosis medicines for at least 6 months.
If necessary, the doctor can extend the treatment period beyond 6 months.
All About Tuberculosis: Tuberculosis i.e. TB disease remains a big threat to people all over the world. Every year lakhs of people become victims of this disease. According to the report of the World Health Organization (WHO), more than 13 lakh people would have died due to TB in the year 2022. This disease is spread in all countries, but its treatment is possible. This disease can be cured through proper treatment. However, people can also die due to negligence. Today we will know from the doctor what is the treatment of TB disease and how it can be avoided.
of New Delhi Dr. Sanchayan Roy, Consultant, Internal Medicine Department, Fortis La Fame Hospital, told AnyTV Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease, which is spread due to a bacteria. This disease can spread from one infected person to another. In most cases, TB occurs in the lungs, but it can spread to any part of the body through the bloodstream. TB disease can spread to any organ including kidney, liver, uterus, spine, brain. The risk of TB is greater for those people whose immunity is weak. HIV patients are at highest risk of TB. Apart from this, children are also at risk of tuberculosis. Although this disease can happen to people of any age.
Doctor Roy told that many symptoms of TB occurring in the lungs are visible. Persistent fever, cough, phlegm, weight loss, loss of appetite for 3 to 4 weeks can be symptoms of TB. Apart from this, signs like chest pain, fatigue and weakness can also be seen. Symptoms of pulmonary tuberculosis are usually visible, whereas symptoms of many types of TB are not visible. For this people have to get tested. To detect TB in the lungs, chest X-ray is required. TB is certainly a serious disease, but it can be cured through proper treatment. Anti-tuberculosis medicines are given for the treatment of TB, which can prove effective. Apart from this, TB can also be prevented. People can prevent this by eating healthy diet and strengthening immunity.
Do not believe these things regarding TB
Dr. Rajesh Gupta, Director of Pulmonology Critical Care, Fortis Hospital, Greater Noida, told AnyTV. It is often said that TB is found only in the poor, whereas this is not the case at all. This disease does not happen due to wealth or poverty. This can happen to anyone. TB disease can occur in any part of the body, not just in the lungs. Some people believe that if TB is not diagnosed, there is a risk of death, whereas it is not so. In about 99% cases, TB can be treated with good medicines. There is also a myth regarding this that as soon as the patient starts feeling better, they should stop the medicines, but you should get TB treatment for at least 6 months. If necessary, the doctor can increase it further.
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FIRST PUBLISHED: March 27, 2024, 13:14 IST