The following features are indicative of Tuberculosis of spine:
back pain
spinal tenderness
paraplegia
spinal deformities
It is possible that Tuberculosis of spine shows no physical symptoms and still is present in a patient.
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Common Causes of Tuberculosis of spine
The following are the most common causes of Tuberculosis of spine:
Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection
Risk Factors for Tuberculosis of spine
The following factors may increase the likelihood of Tuberculosis of spine:
HIV infection
poverty
overcrowding
illiteracy
malnutrition
alcoholism
drug abuse
diabetes mellitus
immunosuppressive treatment
Prevention of Tuberculosis of spine
Yes, it may be possible to prevent Tuberculosis of spine.
Occurrence of Tuberculosis of spine
Number of Cases
The following are the number of Tuberculosis of spine cases seen each year worldwide:
Common between 1 - 10 Million cases
Common Age Group
Tuberculosis of spine can occur at any age.
Common Gender
Tuberculosis of spine can occur in any gender.
Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Tuberculosis of spine
The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Tuberculosis of spine:
MRI (Magnetic resonance imaging): To diagnose presence of vertebral bodies on either side of the disk, disk destruction and presence of vertebral column deformities
Neuroimaging-guided needle biopsy: To diagnose affected site in the center of the vertebral body
Radiography of spine: To diagnose lytic destruction of anterior portion of vertebral body
Tuberculin skin test: To diagnose tuberculosis in HIV infected persons
Complications of Tuberculosis of spine if untreated
Yes, Tuberculosis of spine causes complications if it is not treated. Below is the list of complications and problems that may arise if Tuberculosis of spine is left untreated:
paraplegia
tetraplegia
Procedures for Treatment of Tuberculosis of spine
The following procedures are used to treat Tuberculosis of spine:
Surgery: To drain spinal abscesses or debride bony lesions fully or to stabilize the spine
Alternative Medicine for Treatment of Tuberculosis of spine
The following alternate medicine and therapies are known to help in the treatment or management of Tuberculosis of spine:
Physical therapy: Helps in providing pain-relieving modalities, postural education and exercise program for strength and flexibility
Time for Treatment of Tuberculosis of spine
While time-period of treatment for each patient may vary, below is the typical time-period for Tuberculosis of spine to resolve if treated properly under an expert supervision:
In 6 months - 1 year
Last updated date
This page was last updated on 2/04/2019.
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