Pott's disease history and symptoms

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Hardik Patel, M.D.

Overview

The history and symptoms of Pott's disease depends upon the stage of disease, affected site, and presence of complications. Back pain is the earliest and most common symptom of Pott's disease. Other constitutional symptoms include fever, night sweating, anorexia, and weight loss.

History and Symptoms

• Back pain
• Fever
• Night sweating
• Anorexia
• Spinal mass, sometimes associated with numbness, paraesthesia, or muscle weakness of the legs
• Weakness or fatigue
• Weight loss