As mentioned earlier, TB is caused by a bacteria. This slow growing bacteria is called mycobacterium tuberculosis. Most healthy people have these bacteria present in their body but these bacteria are inactive. When the bacteria is active it causes TB. If the person suffers from low immunity the chances of suffering from TB increases.

A person might be suffering for TB is they experience the following symptoms

• Cough which lasts from more than 3 or more weeks
• Coughing up of blood or mucus
• Pain in chest
• Tiredness and fatigue
• Shortness of breath
• Loss of appetite
• Loss of weight
• Loss of muscle

Apart from these the patient might also experience night sweat,chills, fever, swollen lymph nodes. If you're looking for a TB specialist in Faridabad, visit Dr Loveleen Mangala’s clinic and get your symptoms checked.

TB can be diagnosed by undergoing various tests such as phlegm examination, chest x-ray, chest CT and physical examination done by a TB specialist.

TB is a treatable disease. It is usually treated with anti- tuberculosis medication for at least 6 months, this duration might be longer if TB is in the brain, bone and other hard to reach places. If the TB is drug resistant the treatment might last from 11 months to 2 and half years. Most people find it easier to get directly observed treatment(DOT) with support of trained workers. DOT is a universal standard followed worldwide for treating TB. DOT helps in early detection of side effects of medication and prevents missed doses.