Contents:
- Medical Video: 16 warning signs of cancer you should not ignore !
- What is TB in the genitals?
- Symptoms of genital tuberculosis
- How to spread tuberculosis to the genitals
- How to treat symptoms of tuberculosis in the genitals?
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Tuberculosis (TB) is a disease that usually attacks the lungs. Disease caused by bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis this is still a health problem in Indonesia which needs to be addressed immediately. Not only attacks the lungs, TB turns out it can also spread to the genitals, both in women and men. So, what are the symptoms of TB in the genitals that need to be aware of? Here's the explanation.
What is TB in the genitals?
The most common TB disease is bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis attack lung organs. However, in some cases TB infection can move to other parts of the body through the blood. This is what makes the possibility of secondary TB infection in the genital tract (genitals), pelvic area, kidney, spine, and brain.
TB in the genitals is more common in women than men. Symptoms of tuberculosis in the female genitals usually attack the fallopian tubes, uterus (uterus), and ovaries (ovaries). In some cases, tuberculosis can also affect the cervix, vagina, and vulva. This is why genital tuberculosis is one of the main causes of tubal disease and infertility in women, especially in various developing countries.
While in men, genital tuberculosis infection affects the male genital organs as a whole, including epididymis, testes, prostate, seminal vesicles, vas deferens, scrotum skin, bulboretral gland, and penis.
Symptoms of genital tuberculosis
Symptoms of genital tuberculosis are usually not immediately visible after you are infected with TB bacteria, sometimes even not showing any symptoms. Because the TB bacteria can survive in the human body for 10 to 20 years without causing symptoms. So do not be surprised if the sufferer is too late to realize when he has been exposed to genital tuberculosis.
However, there are several symptoms of genital tuberculosis that are worth watching out for, including:
- Weight loss
- Fatigue
- Mild fever
- Irregular menstrual cycles
- Pelvic pain
- Leucorrhoea that has blood spots, excessive vaginal discharge, or bleeding after intercourse
- Infertility (infertility)
Whereas in men, TB symptoms in the genitals have similarities with other urinary tract infections, such as removing blood when urinating. In addition, the symptoms of genital tuberculosis in men are also similar to the symptoms of testicular cancer, making it difficult to diagnose the occurrence of genital tuberculosis early.
Therefore, if you feel one or several symptoms of tuberculosis in the genitals, immediately consult a doctor. Depending on the symptoms of genital tuberculosis experienced, your doctor may recommend a number of tests before establishing your diagnosis.
How to spread tuberculosis to the genitals
A person can get TB when his immune system is low and often close or make direct contact with people infected with TB. TB can be transmitted through water droplets in the air (droplets, which are so small that they may be invisible) that contain TB bacteria through coughing or sneezing. When droplets containing these germs are inhaled, the TB bacteria can settle in the lungs and begin to develop.
Genital TB is usually spread through sexual contact with people infected with genital TB. Women who have pulmonary TB can develop the risk of genital TB in the uterus and pelvis for some time, especially if the disease is left without treatment.
How to treat symptoms of tuberculosis in the genitals?
How to treat symptoms of tuberculosis in the genitals is actually the same as treatment of pulmonary TB or other types of TB, namely by taking antibiotics for 6-8 months. TB sufferers must consistently complete this treatment to the fullest to maximize the healing process.
In women, genital tuberculosis usually affects the fallopian tubes which can cause blockage of the fallopian tubes. If symptoms of TB can be diagnosed and treated earlier, damage to the uterus or fallopian tubes is more likely to be cured. However, if not treated immediately, TB bacteria that have already infected the fallopian tubes, ovaries, or uterus can trigger the growth of scar tissue so that they tend to not be cured.
This is why you might be advised to request other alternative treatments before starting anti-TB treatment. Because, taking TB antibiotics alone is not able to repair the damaged fallopian tubes.
Also avoid sexual contact with patients with genital TB to reduce the risk of genital TB. Check the health of your genital organs immediately when you suspect symptoms of genital tuberculosis to help early diagnosis of the development of TB infection.
