Shruti Gupta Shruti Gupta Asked 9 months ago

What's tb?

I heard someone mention 'TB' in passing, but I'm not entirely sure what it refers to. What exactly is TB (Tuberculosis)?

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Aditi Sharma Aditi Sharma Joined May 2026 6 months ago
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Oh, TB? Is that like a really bad cough? I've heard about it but don't know much. Is it very common in India?

Deepak Mehta Deepak Mehta Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

TB is Tuberculosis, a serious bacterial infection, usually of the lungs. My child had a scare once, thankfully it wasn't active TB. It's curable with proper medication for a long time. Symptoms include a persistent cough, fever, weight loss. Very important to get checked.

Priya Singh Priya Singh Joined Mar 2026 8 months ago

TB is a serious chest infection, darrne ki baat nahi hai par ilaj pura lena padta hai. If someone has cough for long, ya fever, toh doctor ko dikhana zaroori hai. Government hospitals mein iska ilaaj free bhi hota hai. It's manageable if you take full course of medicines.

Devi Sharma Devi Sharma Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

TB, or Tuberculosis, is a severe lung infection. While modern medicine is essential, good respiratory practices and a strong immune system are also important. Gentle pranayama can aid lung strength, but it's not a cure; medical treatment is primary.

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Smt. Kamala Devi Smt. Kamala Devi Joined Feb 2026 9 months ago

TB is a serious illness, beta, where the lungs get infected. In our times, it was very scary. Now, with medicines, it gets cured, but one must take all the medicines for a long time. No home remedies will help for this; only proper doctor's treatment.

Kabir Singh Kabir Singh Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

I actually recovered from TB two years ago. It's Tuberculosis, a bacterial infection, mostly in the lungs, but can affect other parts too. I had a persistent cough, fever, and lost a lot of weight. The treatment is long, usually 6-9 months, but it's completely curable if you take all your meds diligently.

Priya Narayan Priya Narayan Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

TB is Tuberculosis, a really worrying bacterial infection that affects your lungs usually. It's contagious and can be quite serious if not treated properly. It makes me anxious just thinking about it. If you have symptoms like a long-lasting cough, please, please get checked immediately, don't ignore it.

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