Customer question:
What are the signs that indicate tuberculosis? Anonymous customer's question
Pharmacist's answer:
The symptoms of tuberculosis can vary depending on which part of the body is affected. Most often, tuberculosis is associated with the lungs (pulmonary tuberculosis), so the symptoms associated with this form of the disease will be listed below.
However, other specific symptoms may appear if another organ or tissue is affected (extrapulmonary tuberculosis).
Symptoms of pulmonary tuberculosis:
- cough
- coughing up blood or sputum
- heavy breathing
- elevated body temperature
- weight loss
- fatigue and weakness
- chest pains
- dark urine and light stool
- lack of appetite
It is important to note that these symptoms are not specific to tuberculosis and may also occur in other diseases. If tuberculosis is suspected or someone experiences the above symptoms, they must consult a doctor.
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