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Find a Natural Cure PreviewNatural Cures for Tuberculosis
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click here to get your 30-Day FREE Trial now!. Current website members, click here to log in and read this entire entry now! Tuberculosis, often called TB, is an infection of the lungs that can also occur in other areas of the body. TB can be either acute (short-lived) or chronic and can occur in childhood or adulthood. TB most commonly affects the lungs and is often present without symptoms until the lung lesions, in which the TB bacteria is growing, become large enough to create problems or be seen on X-ray. The earliest symptoms of TB are usually coughing and flu-like symptoms. Other symptoms include chest pain, difficulty breathing, coughing up blood, decreased appetite, fever, sweats (especially at night), and weight loss. Complications can also occur. These include fluid collection between the lung and the chest wall (pleural effusion), collecting air in the same space (pneumothorax), or even death. Note: TB symptoms sometimes do not occur for up to two years following infection, and the speed of the symptoms varies widely from individual to individual. There are two types of TB: pulmonary tuberculosis, which occurs in the lungs; and extrapulmonary tuberculosis, which affects other areas of the body. TB is caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis. TB causes 1,800 deaths per year and 20,000 new cases are reported annually. The primary risk groups are older African-Americans, Hispanics, and Asians. Also at greater risk are people with illnesses that decrease immune function, such as alcoholics, malnutrition, diabetics, and people who are HIV positive. There are natural cures for Tuberculosis that do not involve the use of pharmaceutical drugs. They involve restoring the biochemical balance of the body, and making dietary and lifestyle changes designed to improve one's general health. |
