In the report, the WHO has admitted that India has made tremendous progress in reducing the differences of missed TB cases since 2015. Certainly this report is commendable for India, but by the year 2025, the goal of making the country TB free, how far we have stood on what we have stood.
If seen, there has been a decrease in TB cases due to the efforts of the government, but the goal of eradicating TB from the country still seems far away. Dr. Neetu Jain, Senior Consultant, Pulmonologist, PSRI According to, TB can be defeated by regular medication and correct care. Let us know that you can deal with this deadly disease.
How is TB?
TB is a disease that spreads through the breath that we call a droplet infection. If seen, it is very common to have TB in India. TB disease can occur through infection between one to another. If someone has a breath of a breath or a TB of the langs, it can spread from one to the other. This disease can affect any part of the body.
Sugar and weak immunity are more threatened
It can spread from brain to skin. However, not every TB spreads between one to the other. There are many reasons for having TB in the country. People whose immunity is low can be hit by TB. Also, those who have sugar and it is not being controlled.
Apart from this, who are running any such medicines due to which the immunity has been low or someone’s lifestyle is such that they are not able to take care of eating and drinking. A person who stays without eating and eating for a long time or does not sleep on time at night. That is, if anyone’s lifestyle is not good, then such people are most likely to get TB in such a situation.
Do not ignore TB symptoms
Talking about the symptoms of TB, it includes cough for more than 2-3 weeks, fever, night sweating, weight loss, loss of appetite, fatigue, weakness, chest pain etc. The doctor said that people should not ignore any symptoms and get them checked immediately. Some patients who are affected by TB stop taking medication as soon as the symptoms are over, but incomplete treatment can make TB more dangerous. Keep in mind that TB is an infectious but a completely cured disease.
TB can make lumps in mind
According to Dr. Praveen Gupta, Principal Director and Chief of Neurology, Fortis Hospital, TB can affect the mind not only in the lungs but also in the lungs. TB bacteria slowly enter the brain and form a lump. This lump later takes the form of TB, causing swelling or lump to develop in the membranes of the brain. People are in special need to be aware about the TB in the brain, because if the lung TB is not treated at the right time, it can reach the brain. Having TB in the brain can cause paralysis to the patient and can also go into a coma.
Who is the biggest risk of getting TB
Diabetes patients
People whose immune system is weak (eg HIV or AIDS)
Be malnourished
Tobacco
Alcohol
Disclaimer: This article is only for general information. This can not be an option for any medicine or treatment in any way. Always contact your doctor for more information. NBT does not take responsibility for its truth, accuracy and impact.
