Why Tuberculosis ReactivateAlthough the number of TB patients in India is decreasing every year, India still has the highest number of TB patients in the world. The treatment of TB i.e. Tuberculosis was discovered only 50 years ago. Despite this, even today lakhs of people die every year due to this disease. According to WHO, every year 22 lakh people across the world fall prey to TB. Of these, more than 18 lakh die. This data shows that even after treatment, TB remains a dangerous disease. In many patients, TB returns again even after complete treatment. Know what is the reason for this and what to do to avoid it…
Why does TB happen?
TB disease is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. This disease remains fatal even after the patient receives adequate treatment. The biggest reason for this is that most people are unaware of the symptoms of TB. Only when this disease becomes serious in the body, the patient goes to the doctor. In many cases, even after complete treatment of the patient, this disease recurs again. In such a situation, it becomes difficult for doctors to save the life of the patient.
Why does TB disease recur?
Reason 1- Doctors say that when a patient is diagnosed with TB, he is treated with medicines. Treatment is given to the patient according to the stage of TB. Some patients do not complete the course of medicines. In such a situation, initially one gets relief from TB, but after some time this disease reoccurs.
Reason 2The second major reason for TB relapse is that during treatment, some TB bacteria enter the bone marrow cells. Who cannot be identified. Medicines do not have proper effect on them. When the treatment is completed and the person is TB free, these hidden bacteria become active again after a few years. This is the reason why TB cases recur even after treatment. Doctors say that to prevent TB from recurring, it is important that people complete the course of their medicines and get themselves tested for TB every three months after TB treatment.
What to do to avoid TB
Do not ignore the symptoms of TB
It is important to detect TB disease on time.
having fever frequently
Cough lasting more than 2-3 weeks
sweating at night
weight loss
coughing up blood
respiratory distress
How to prevent TB
Improve the immunity of the body.
Include green fruits and vegetables in your diet.
Do exercise daily.
Avoid places with pollution, dust, smoke and contaminated air.
If there is any problem related to cough, consult a doctor immediately.
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