Tuberculosis is still a major health problem in our country. It is not only the low-income people who are affected, but the disease can be of anybody. Awareness and proper treatment can protect you from tuberculosis.
Who is at greater risk
People living near tuberculosis patients - such as family members, doctors, nurses or nurses - are more likely to be infected. Smoking, uncontrolled diabetes, drug addiction, old age, malnutrition, etc. are at risk of TB. Those who have less immunity, such as AIDS patients, have long-term steroid-medicinal toxicity.
Tuberculosis is not only in the lungs
85 percent of tuberculosis infects the lungs. There may also be tuberculosis in the lungs, lymph nodes, brain cover, intestines, bones, and skin. However, the heart, nails, and hair are not affected by the disease.
Tuberculosis is not possible after germs
Disease resistance to the body can destroy the tuberculosis germs. These germs usually spread through coughing. Many times tuberculosis is in the dormant state. It may be exposed later due to reduced disease prevention. Again, tuberculosis microbes quickly spread throughout the body and have complex formations.
When to be careful?
For three weeks or more, cough (blood may be accompanied by a cough, cannot go), fever, disorder, loss of weight, fatigue, etc. should be examined for tuberculosis. Except for long periods of swelling of lymph nodes, the sudden change in the habit of habit, sometimes constipation, diarrhea, chest or water in the stomach, etc. are also considered to be symptoms of tuberculosis.
Fear of tuberculosis
Do not be afraid of tuberculosis. There is a cure for this disease. But you have to take full term medicine. In two categories, medicines are given, for six months and eight months. Medicines can be an anti-medicinal Tuberculosis later on due to irregular play, which is very complicated to repair. Tuberculosis medicine is provided free of cost at DOTS Center all over the country. If you have symptoms of the disease, consult the doctor immediately.
Tuberculosis Day is going to be celebrated worldwide on March 24 this year. This year's theme is 'The right leadership for the TB-free world'.
Author: Chest Disease Expert
