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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
== | A patient with miliary tuberculosis will tend to present with non-specific signs such as low grade [[fever]], [[cough]], and generalized [[lymphadenopathy]]. Miliary tuberculosis can also present with [[hepatomegaly]] (40% of cases), [[splenomegaly]] (15%), [[pancreatitis]] (<5%), and multiorgan dysfunction with [[adrenal insufficiency]]. | ||
==Symptoms== | |||
===Common Symptoms=== | |||
Disseminated tuberculosis can affect many different body areas. Symptoms can include: | |||
*[[Cough]] | |||
*[[Fatigue]] | |||
*[[Fever]] | |||
*General discomfort, uneasiness, or ill feeling ([[malaise]]) | |||
*Shortness of breath | |||
*Sweating | |||
*[[Weight loss]] | |||
===Less Common Symptoms=== | |||
Other symptoms that can occur with this disease: | |||
*Abdominal swelling | |||
*[[Chill]]s | |||
*[[Joint pain]] | |||
*Pale skin due to [[anemia]] (pallor) | |||
*Swollen glands | |||
Note: The symptoms will depend upon the affected areas of the body. | |||
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Overview
A patient with miliary tuberculosis will tend to present with non-specific signs such as low grade fever, cough, and generalized lymphadenopathy. Miliary tuberculosis can also present with hepatomegaly (40% of cases), splenomegaly (15%), pancreatitis (<5%), and multiorgan dysfunction with adrenal insufficiency.
Symptoms
Common Symptoms
Disseminated tuberculosis can affect many different body areas. Symptoms can include:
- Cough
- Fatigue
- Fever
- General discomfort, uneasiness, or ill feeling (malaise)
- Shortness of breath
- Sweating
- Weight loss
Less Common Symptoms
Other symptoms that can occur with this disease:
- Abdominal swelling
- Pale skin due to anemia (pallor)
- Swollen glands
Note: The symptoms will depend upon the affected areas of the body.