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Tuberculosis Symptoms, Causes & The Prevention



In the past few decades with the advancement in the medical & healthcare industry, a lot has been changed. Our experts are continuously finding new ways to eliminate the health-related problems & complication which exist in our life. Though the country is still challenged by some enormous fatal diseases such as Tuberculosis. In India, around 10.1 percentages people die due to this fatal diseases (TB).


- Symptoms Of Tuberculosis

There are two categories of people who are influenced by the TB- the ones who are just infected by the Tb and another category with active TB. Generally, The symptoms can be spotted in the category of those patients who have active TB. These symptoms are...

A) Continuously weight loss

B) Loss Of Appetite

C) Cough

D) Constant fatigue

E) Night Sweats

F) Blood while coughing

G) Fever


- Causes Of Tuberculosis

Tuberculosis is mainly caused by the bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It's an infection which spreads through the air when the active TB person sneezes, coughs & laughs. However, it's not too easy to get infected by the TB through coming in the contact of active TB person, generally, it spreads if someones come to the contact of active TB person consistently. Thus, the chances of getting infected with TB are highest for those who have a close connection with tuberculosis patients.


- Preventing Tuberculosis

Though It's one of the most fatal diseases is not just in India but all over the world, that doesn't mean that it has not any prevention because if there Is problem lies then there must be a solution. Here are some major prevention technique enlighted below...

A) Vaccination with BCG vaccine.

B) Through Regular preventative tests.

C) The dose of the isoniazid (INH) (medicine) for 6 to 9 months.

D) Take a healthy diet.

E) Maintain Cough etiquette and respiratory hygiene.


These are the brief information above to aware you about Tuberculosis & about how to prevent it. But If you need still further guidance about tuberculosis as well as any medical and health advice for absolutely free always (No charges at all) then you can contact the Apna Family Doctor - Dr. Alok Prasad, Online doctor consultation In India, who is a well-recognized name in the industry of healthcare & medical industry.

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