Understanding Tuberculosis (TB): Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment | Dr. Ravikiran Abraham Barigala

Tuberculosis, caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis, is a bacterial infection also known as TB. It affects the lungs as well as other body parts.

Dr. Ravikiran Barigala, one of the best Infectious Disease specialists in Hyderabad, suggests building up immunity to prevent Tuberculosis. While all of us are exposed to the bacteria, only individuals with low immunity get affected by the disease. Eat right, mainly lots of vegetables and fruits, and sleep enough to build a healthy immune system.

Dr. Ravikaran talks about the different symptoms of TB that helps individuals identify the disease and consult a doctor.

Consult Dr. Ravikaran Barigala in the clinic at Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad or offline at: Apollo 24|7 app.

Dr. Ravikiran Barigala (MBBS, MD (Int. Med.), MD (Infectious Disease), MPH) has over 15 years of experience in treating various infectious diseases like HIV, tuberculosis (TB), Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs), bone infections, and urine infections. Watch his introduction from 00:20.

𝐐𝐮𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤
𝟏. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐓𝐲𝐩𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐮𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐬?
There are usually two forms of Tuberculosis-
a) Latent TB: This happens when the individual is infected with the TB virus but does not show any symptoms. This is not contagious, and individuals with strong immunity are commonly affected by this type of infection.

b) Active TB: This is the most common type, and individuals have the active virus. Moreover, the disease can spread to others.

𝟐. 𝐈𝐬 𝐓𝐮𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞?
Tuberculosis is curable and preventable. Antibiotics are generally administered to cure TB.

𝟑. 𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐈𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐭 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐤 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐮𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐬?
Individuals with weak immunity are most at risk for the disease. Also, those who drink alcohol or use substances are highly susceptible to the disease.

𝟒. 𝐃𝐨 𝐈 𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐚 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐫 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐃𝐨𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐮𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐬?
If you’re infected with the TB virus, consider consulting an Infectious Specialist. These doctors specialize in identifying and treating infectious diseases like the flu, pneumonia, UTIs, and other infections.

𝟓. 𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐇𝐲𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐝?
If you’re looking for the best Infectious Specialist in Hyderabad, consider consulting Dr. Ravikiran Barigala. He has over a decade of experience in treating critical conditions. He also won the ‘Young Investigator Award’ at the American Transplant Congress, Toronto, Canada (2008).
He is known to patients as a patient, very thorough, and caring doctor.

𝟔. 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐈 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭 𝐃𝐫. 𝐑𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐤𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐧 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐥𝐚?
Patients who wish to consult Dr. Ravikiran Barigala can book a video consultation or hospital visit at Apollo Hospitals Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad. Book an appointment on the Apollo 24|7 app or the website.

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