Symptoms of tuberculosis
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In latent tuberculosis, sufferers generally do not experience symptoms. Sufferers only realize that they have tuberculosis after undergoing examinations for other diseases.
Meanwhile, for people with active tuberculosis, the symptoms that appear can be:
- Long-lasting cough (3 weeks or more)
- Cough is usually accompanied by sputum or coughing up blood
- Chest pain when breathing or coughing
- Night sweats
- Loss of appetite
- Weight loss
- Fever and chills
- Fatigue
In addition to attacking the lungs, tuberculosis can also shoot in addition to the lungs. This condition often occurs in people with weak immune systems, such as people with AIDS. The kidneys, intestines, brain, or glands are other than the lungs that can attack tuberculosis.
The following are examples of symptoms that appear as a result of tuberculosis disease outside the lungs, according to the affected organ:
- Swollen lymph nodes when exposed to glandular tuberculosis
- Bloody urine in renal tuberculosis
- Back pain in spinal tuberculosis
- Headaches and seizures when exposed to tuberculosis in the brain
- Severe abdominal pain if you have intestinal tuberculosis
Symptoms of Tuberculosis in Children
Meanwhile, the symptoms of tuberculosis in children tend to be more challenging to recognize. This is because the symptoms are not typical, so they have often considered symptoms of other diseases.
The following are the symptoms that may be found in people with pediatric tuberculosis, namely:
- Persistent cough for more than two weeks
- Weight loss in 2 months or failure to grow
- Swollen lymph nodes (lymphadenopathy)
- Persistent fever for more than two weeks
- The child appears weak (malaise) and less active
- Symptoms do not improve even though they have been given antibiotics and nutrients
When to See a Doctor
See a doctor immediately if you or your child experiences symptoms of tuberculosis, especially if you live together or are in close contact with a TB sufferer. Early diagnosis and treatment of the disease can help reduce the likelihood of complications.
Last updated: January 21, 2022
Reviewed by: dr. Pittara
source:https://www.alodokter.com/tuberkulosis/gejala
