10 Symptoms of TB
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9. Fatigue
Tuberculosis patients often experience extreme tiredness and fatigue. This is not normal tiredness after a long day, but rather extreme exhaustion where patients cannot complete everyday tasks. In some cases, they may feel unable to perform basic actions like getting dressed.
Tuberculosis-associated fatigue may be the result of the body’s efforts to fight off infection. It is commonly found in infectious diseases, especially in prolonged cases. It is also closely associated with fever, which is a common symptom of TB infection.
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