Tuberculosis causes many symptoms. The patient’s condition is determined based on the history and physical examination. Your doctor will also examine the lymph nodes in your neck to see if they are swollen. Blood and skin tests are also done to confirm the diagnosis. If you suspect that you have tuberculosis, you should immediately be examined and consulted on the medical website sgma.kz. People with HIV/AIDS are at higher risk of the disease. TB treatment is complex, but your doctor will be able to develop an appropriate treatment plan.
Poor health and malnutrition increase the risk of contracting tuberculosis. People with HIV are more likely to contract the disease because their immune systems are weakened. People with conditions such as end-stage renal disease, gastrectomy, chemotherapy, and pregnancy are at an increased risk of contracting the disease. Babies are also at high risk. Older people have weakened immune systems and are more susceptible to TB than younger people.
If you have a family history of TB, you should take precautions to reduce your risk of contracting the disease. If you have family members with a history of TB, you should avoid crowded places, homeless shelters, prisons, nursing homes, military barracks, and migrant agricultural workers. If you have a weakened immune system, you should avoid untreated TB areas. If you have a weak immune system, you should take care of yourself and get treated.