bone tuberculosis , known as " bone tuberculosis ", is a destructive lesion caused by the invasion of tuberculosis in the bone joints. Tuberculosis first occurs in the lungs. After is infected with in the lungs, it spreads to the whole body through the blood, which can lead to skeletal system tuberculosis, urinary system tuberculosis, digestive system tuberculosis, etc. At this time, bone tuberculosis is no longer a simple lesion, but a local manifestation of systemic diseases.
Causes
Bone tuberculosis is a destructive lesion caused by the invasion of tuberculosis bacillus into bones or joints. Bone or joints with heavy burden, high activity, and prone to strain are prone to disease, especially the spine.
symptoms
The symptoms of bone tuberculosis are divided into two types. One is more concealed and the onset is slow. The patient is accompanied by symptoms such as low fever, night sweats, burnout, loss of appetite and weight loss. A small number of patients have acute symptoms, and high fever can reach about 39℃. The patients with bone tuberculosis have swollen limb joints, causing local pain in the body. As the disease develops, the joints will appear deformed.
Preventive care
1. Develop good living habits and ensure adequate sleep and rest.
2. Anti-tuberculosis drug treatment takes a long time, and liver function should be reviewed in time to avoid liver damage.
3. Dietary care: Pay attention to supplementing more nutrition in your diet. Eat more foods that nourish the liver and kidneys, strengthen muscles and bones, nourish yin and kidneys, such as lily , lotus seeds, etc., which have the effects of nourishing yin and producing fluid and moistening dryness. It is especially suitable for patients with bone tuberculosis with low fever and night sweats.
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