What Is Tuberculosis?
5. Complications
If it is not treated, TB can go on to cause further complications for the patient. These include stiffness, and back pain, which is an indication the disease is advancing. The patient can also develop problems with their liver and kidneys, and this can be dangerous. TB will also sometimes cause the patient to develop problems with their heart.
Patients with TB will also sometimes have permanent damage to their joints, and it is the knees and the hips that are most commonly affected. Another potential complication is a condition known as meningitis. This is the inflammation of a membrane that helps to protect the brain, and severe cases can be fatal.
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