MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

RESPIRATORY

OLD TUBERCULOSIS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of these are not symptoms of tuberculosis?
A
back pain
B
Weightloss
C
increased appetite
D
night sweats
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The general symptoms of TB disease include feelings of sickness or weakness, weight loss, fever, and night sweats. The symptoms of TB disease of the lungs also include coughing, chest pain, and the coughing up of blood.

Detailed explanation-2: -You may still have a TB infection, but the bacteria in your body is not yet causing harm. Symptoms of active TB include: A cough that lasts more than three weeks. Loss of appetite and unintentional weight loss.

Detailed explanation-3: -Our study found that leptin levels and energy, protein, and fat intake increased after administration of anti-TB drugs. We concluded that the increased concentrations of leptin may play a role in stimulating appetite in patients, leading to enhanced dietary intake (energy, protein, and fat).

Detailed explanation-4: -Cough. Coughing up blood or mucus. Chest pain. Pain with breathing or coughing. Fever. Chills. Night sweats. Weight loss. More items •22-Mar-2023

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