The following features are indicative of Tuberculosis of spleen:
fever
left upper quadrant abdominal pain
weight loss
diarrhea
It is possible that Tuberculosis of spleen shows no physical symptoms and still is present in a patient.
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Common Causes of Tuberculosis of spleen
The following are the most common causes of Tuberculosis of spleen:
Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria
Prevention of Tuberculosis of spleen
Yes, it may be possible to prevent Tuberculosis of spleen. Prevention may be possible by doing the following:
avoid close contact or prolonged time with known Tuberculosis patient
get Bacille Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccination
Occurrence of Tuberculosis of spleen
Common Age Group
Tuberculosis of spleen most commonly occurs in the following age group:
Aged between 20-50 years
Common Gender
Tuberculosis of spleen can occur in any gender.
Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Tuberculosis of spleen
The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Tuberculosis of spleen:
Abdomen ultrasound: To diagnose abnormalities of internal organs
CT scan (Computed tomography): To check the lesions
Laparoscopy: To check the splenic tuberculosis lesions
Complications of Tuberculosis of spleen if untreated
Yes, Tuberculosis of spleen causes complications if it is not treated. Below is the list of complications and problems that may arise if Tuberculosis of spleen is left untreated:
can be fatal
Procedures for Treatment of Tuberculosis of spleen
The following procedures are used to treat Tuberculosis of spleen:
Splenectomy: To remove the spleen
Self-care for Tuberculosis of spleen
The following self-care actions or lifestyle changes may help in the treatment or management of Tuberculosis of spleen:
Stay at home: Don't go near to the people during the first few weeks of treatment for active tuberculosis
Ventilate the room: Don't live in a small closed space
Cover the mouth: Use a tissue to cover the mouth anytime you sneeze or cough
Wear a mask: Helpful in lessening the risk of transmission
Patient Support for Treatment of Tuberculosis of spleen
The following actions may help Tuberculosis of spleen patients:
Talk to the family: Stay connected with family and friends to keep you motivated
Last updated date
This page was last updated on 2/04/2019.
This page provides information for Tuberculosis of spleen.