Priya Das Priya Das Asked 7 months ago

Is consumption the same as tb?

I often hear older relatives use the term 'consumption' when talking about lung diseases. Is consumption the same medical condition as tuberculosis, or are they different things entirely?

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Arun Kumar Arun Kumar Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago
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Yes, it is the old name for Tuberculosis, but please don't start reading random internet articles or trying home remedies for a cough. TB is a serious bacterial infection that requires strict, supervised antibiotic treatment from a certified doctor. Go get tested properly.

Pooja Hegde Pooja Hegde Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Yes, I was reading a history book and they kept mentioning 'consumption' as a fatal disease. It turns out it's just the old term for Tuberculosis, because it literally consumed people's weight and energy. It's fascinating how medical names have changed!

Sunita Das Sunita Das Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Yes, consumption is just the old word for TB. Thankfully, today it is completely curable with standard medicines from any clinic.

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Sarbjit Kaur Sarbjit Kaur Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Yes, they are the same disease. When my son had a persistent cough, I panicked thinking of all those scary old stories about consumption. But the pediatrician reassured us, tested him, and explained that modern TB treatments are highly effective and safe.

Riya Sen Riya Sen Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

Yes, it's exactly the same! 🩺 'Consumption' is just the old-fashioned name they used in the 1800s. Today, we call it TB, and it is totally curable with modern medicine, so no need to worry! 😊

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