What are the five symptoms of tuberculosis?
Signs and symptoms of active TB include:
- Coughing for three or more weeks.
- Coughing up blood or mucus.
- Chest pain, or pain with breathing or coughing.
- Unintentional weight loss.
- Fatigue.
- Fever.
- Night sweats.
- Chills.
What are the symptoms of a person with latent tuberculosis?
The Difference between Latent TB Infection (LTBI) and TB Disease
- a bad cough that lasts 3 weeks or longer.
- pain in the chest.
- coughing up blood or sputum.
- weakness or fatigue.
- weight loss.
- no appetite.
- chills.
- fever.
What are side effects of TB treatment?
Side Effects of Treatment
- Fever for 3 or more days.
- Pain in the lower abdomen.
- Itchiness or a rash.
- Nausea, vomiting, or no appetite.
- Yellowish skin or eyes.
- Dark or brown urine.
- Tingling, burning, or numbness of the hands and feet.
- Fatigue.
How do I know TB treatment is working?
Physical Signs That TB Treatment Is Working A reduction in symptoms, such as less coughing. Overall improvement in the way one feels. Weight gain. Increased appetite.
What are the signs and symptoms of tuberculosis?
Symptoms of active TB include: A cough that lasts more than three weeks. Loss of appetite and unintentional weight loss. Fever. Chills. Night sweats. You may experience other symptoms related to the function of a specific organ or system that is affected. Coughing up blood or mucus (sputum) is a sign of in TB of the lungs.
Can a person with TB have no symptoms?
A person with latent, or inactive, TB will have no symptoms. You may still have a TB infection, but the bacteria in your body is not yet causing harm. Symptoms of active TB include: A cough that lasts more than three weeks
What to do if you think you have tuberculosis?
If your doctor suspects TB, they may order a skin or blood test. The skin test is done by injecting a small amount of fluid called tuberculin into the skin in the arm. You will be told to return to the office within 48 to 72 hours to have a healthcare worker check the arm to see if a bump or an induration (thickening) of the skin has developed.
How long does it take for TB symptoms to go away?
You will start feeling better within two to four weeks after starting treatment. However, it is very important to complete the whole course of antibiotics or; else the disease will get worse. If you do not complete the treatment properly or do not adhere to the given treatment course, then the TB bacteria may get stronger and symptoms may resume.