Tuberculosis

Tuberculosis(TB)

One of the main health issues in India is tuberculosis. According to the WHO, India accounted for 26% of all TB cases worldwide in 2020. Your safety and health are our top priorities at Faye Chest clinic in Nagpur for tuberculosis treatment.

What Is the TB Disease?

TB is infectious and is brought on by bacteria. An infected person can spread TB to others through sneezing or coughing. A healthy individual who breathes in air that contains these airborne droplets of germs can contract tuberculosis (TB). Although the disease mainly affects the lungs, it can also affect other body parts.

What Leads to TB?

TB is brought on by a bacteria, as was previously stated. Mycobacterium tuberculosis is the name of this bacteria, which grows slowly. The majority of healthy individuals have these bacteria in their bodies, but they are dormant. TB is brought on when the bacteria is active. A person is more likely to develop TB if they have a weakened immune system.

Who Is Prone to TB?

The risk of contracting TB infection is highest among those who are exposed to someone who has TB disease symptoms.

• Live in communities where high-risk people congregate.

• Live or have lived in TB-endemic countries

• When basic infection control protocols are not followed, healthcare personnel who come into touch with TB patients are at risk.

• Have weakened immune systems as a result of illnesses including diabetes and impaired kidney function.

• Have HIV infection and suffer.

• Consider immunosuppressants.

What Are TB Symptoms?

If a person exhibits the following symptoms, they may have TB.

• Cough that persists for three or more weeks or longer

• A cough that contains blood or mucous

• Chest pain

• Tiredness and weariness

• Breathing difficulty

• Reduced appetite

• Gain less weight

• Decline in muscle

In addition to these, the patient may also have chills, fever, swollen lymph nodes, and night sweats.

How Is Tuberculosis Found?

Phlegm examination, chest x-ray, chest CT, and physical examination performed by a TB specialist are just a few of the tests that can be used to identify TB.

How Is TB Handled?

The disease TB is curable. Anti-tuberculosis drugs are typically used for at least 6 months; but, if the disease is present in the brain, bones, or other difficult-to-reach areas, treatment may last longer. Treatment for drug-resistant TB could take anywhere between 11 months and two and a half years. Most patients discover that receiving directly observed treatment (DOT) with the assistance of qualified personnel is simpler. DOT is a universally accepted standard for the treatment of tuberculosis. DOT assists in the early identification of drug side effects and helps to avoid missed doses.