How to check tb?
My colleague has been diagnosed with TB, and I've been in close contact with him. I'm a bit worried now. What are the symptoms, and how can I get checked for TB?
My colleague has been diagnosed with TB, and I've been in close contact with him. I'm a bit worried now. What are the symptoms, and how can I get checked for TB?
If you are tracking symptoms like unexplained weight loss, night sweats, and a persistent cough, you should book a TB test. You can easily schedule a Mantoux skin test or a sputum test online through diagnostic apps.
If you have a cough that has lasted for more than two weeks, please don't just rely on home remedies. My father always said a persistent cough needs a professional check. Go to a hospital and get a sputum test and a chest X-ray done as advised by a doctor.
Eating a protein-rich vegetarian diet is great for immunity, but it cannot cure or diagnose TB. If you have a continuous cough and fever, you must undergo a proper Mantoux skin test or sputum culture at a clinic.
Don't delay if you suspect TB. The fastest and most definitive way to check is by visiting a government health center or a private lab for a sputum test and chest X-ray. It is very streamlined and gets done in a single morning.
My cousin had a cough for 3 weeks and thought it was just cold. He finally went to the doctor and got diagnosed with TB after a sputum test and chest X-ray. Get it checked at a hospital quickly, don't ignore a long cough.
While deep breathing exercises keep our lungs healthy, they cannot diagnose infections. If you feel severe weakness and have a long-term cough, please go for a clinical Mantoux test and let a doctor examine you.
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