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World Tuberculosis Day 2024: 7 symptoms of TB

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Bad cough

The person will have a regular cough, whether dry or wet

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Pain in your chest

This is not very common but some individuals face chest pain.

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Loss of appetite

Eventually the person's appetite decreases over time, with his hunger level essentially becoming lower than his normal level.

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Weight loss

If TB is not identified on time, it can lead to weight loss.
 

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Fatigue or weakness

Due to frequent infections and loss of appetite, people eventually feel tired or weak all the time.

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Coughing up blood

In some cases, cough in blood may be seen in the initial symptoms or may occur after some time.

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Fever

Fever can also be seen as an initial symptom

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