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Doctors for Tuberculosis (TB)
Medically reviewed by Dr. Apurva, Medisage medical team
Tuberculosis (TB) is a bacterial infection that most often affects the lungs. It spreads through the air when a person with active lung TB coughs. TB is curable with a full course of medicines, which are available free under the national TB programme.
Common symptoms
- Cough lasting more than two weeks
- Fever, especially in the evening
- Night sweats
- Weight loss
- Loss of appetite
- Coughing blood
- Chest pain
See a doctor urgently if
- Coughing up a large amount of blood
- Severe breathlessness
- High fever with confusion
Frequently Asked Questions
Which doctor treats TB?
A pulmonologist (chest specialist) usually treats lung TB. TB in other organs may involve other specialists.
How is TB diagnosed?
With a sputum test (including molecular tests like CBNAAT/TrueNat), a chest X-ray and other tests depending on the site.
Is TB curable?
Yes. TB is curable when the full course of medicines (usually at least six months) is completed without missing doses.
