Abdominal tuberculosis
Abdominal Tuberculosis
Abdominal tuberculosis (pronunciation: ab-dom-in-al tu-ber-cu-lo-sis) is a form of tuberculosis that affects the abdomen. It is a type of extrapulmonary tuberculosis, which refers to tuberculosis involving organs other than the lungs.
Etymology
The term "abdominal tuberculosis" is derived from the Latin words "abdomen" meaning belly, and "tuberculosis" from the Latin "tuberculum" meaning a small swelling, and the suffix "-osis" indicating a condition or disease.
Definition
Abdominal tuberculosis is a bacterial infection caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It primarily affects the gastrointestinal tract, lymph nodes, peritoneum, and solid organs like the liver and spleen in the abdomen.
Symptoms
Common symptoms of abdominal tuberculosis include abdominal pain, fever, weight loss, and anorexia. In some cases, patients may also experience night sweats and diarrhea.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis of abdominal tuberculosis can be challenging due to its non-specific symptoms. It often involves a combination of medical history, physical examination, imaging studies, and laboratory tests.
Treatment
Treatment for abdominal tuberculosis typically involves a course of antitubercular therapy (ATT) for a period of 6 to 9 months. This usually includes a combination of drugs such as isoniazid, rifampicin, pyrazinamide, and ethambutol.
Related Terms
- Tuberculosis
- Extrapulmonary tuberculosis
- Mycobacterium tuberculosis
- Gastrointestinal tract
- Peritoneum
- Antitubercular therapy
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Abdominal tuberculosis
- Wikipedia's article - Abdominal tuberculosis
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