Health Facts - Tuberculosis Symptoms,Treatment,Prevention,Risk Factors,Causes,Cure

What is Tuberculosis? / Tuberculosis Definition:-

Tuberculosis is a chronic infectious disease caused by tubercle bacilli.

Tuberculosis is a disease caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis which affects mostly the lungs but can affect the bones, kidney, and other organs too. Tuberculosis is spread through airborne droplets occurring when an infected individual sneezes, talks, or coughs.

It can also affect intestines, meninges of the brain, bones, joints, lymph glands, skin and other tissues of the body.

Tuberculosis Types:-

There are two forms of TB: latent tuberculosis and active tuberculosis.

Tuberculosis Symptoms, Causes:-

The most common symptoms of tuberculosis of the lungs are as follows:

Fever,Chills,Night sweats,Cough with thick sputum, which can sometimes be bloody,Fatigue,Weakness,Loss of appetite,Loss of weight for no apparent reason, Chest pain,Shortness of breath.

Later symptoms

The body is wasted, cheeks are flushed, eyes sunken and the lips are dry.

The breathe has a peculiar odor.

Tuberculosis Treatment Cures:-

The most common medications used to treat active TB include:-

Isoniazid (INH), Rifampin (RIF), Ethambutol, Pyrazinamide.

The most common drug used for TB is Isoniazid (INH). This drug is fairly inexpensive, effective and easy to take.

Golden Seal,One of the best remedies of all the herbs. It seems like a cure all because it kills and neutralizes poisons. It's great for stomach problems and nausea. It works for all skin problems incredibly well. Helps digestion.Great for colds and fevers. Makes a fine tonic. Body parts: it's excellent for the eyes. Good for prostate troubles.

Cubeb,Great for bronchial troubles and cough.

Lobelia is the most powerful relaxant known among herbs. It calms stomachs, nerves, inflammations, and lungs (as in a cough).