Respiratory Conditions
Tuberculosis of lung
Serious
ICD-10: A15 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: फेफड़ों का तपेदिक · தமிழ்: நுரையீரல் காசநோய் · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಶ್ವಾಸಕೋಶದ ಕ್ಷಯರೋಗ · తెలుగు: ఊపిరితిత్తుల క్షయవ్యాధి · বাংলা: ফুসফুসের যক্ষ্মা · मराठी: फुफ्फुसाचा क्षयरोग · ગુજરાતી: ફેફસાનો ક્ષયરોગ
About this condition
Pulmonary tuberculosis is a serious bacterial infection of the lungs that spreads through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Common symptoms include a persistent cough lasting more than two weeks, chest pain, fever, and unexplained weight loss. India has a high TB burden, but the disease is completely curable with proper medication taken for six months under medical supervision.
Common symptoms
persistent cough
coughing up blood
chest pain
fever
night sweats
weight loss
fatigue
When to see a doctor: within 24 hours
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | फेफड़ों का तपेदिक · टीबी · क्षय रोग · यक्ष्मा |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | நுரையீரல் காசநோய் · டிபி · இருமல் நோய் · காச நோய் |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಶ್ವಾಸಕೋಶದ ಕ್ಷಯರೋಗ · ಟಿಬಿ · ಕ್ಷಯ · ಕೆಮ್ಮು ರೋಗ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | ఊపిరితిత్తుల క్షయవ్యాధి · టీబీ · క్ షయ రోగం · దగ్గు వ్యాధి |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | ফুসফুসের যক্ষ্মা · টিবি · ক্ষয়রোগ · যক্ষা |
| Marathi (मराठी) | फुफ्फुसाचा क्षयरोग · टीबी · क्षय · क्षयरोग |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | ફેફસાનો ક્ષયરોગ · ટીબી · ક્ષય · ટ્યુબરક્યુલોસિસ |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Tuberculosis of lung?
persistent cough, coughing up blood, chest pain, fever, night sweats, weight loss.
When should I see a doctor?
within 24 hours
Is Tuberculosis of lung common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Tuberculosis of lung?
Severity is classified as Serious. within 24 hours.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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