Diseases and Conditions

Symptoms of Tuberculosis

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Unintended Weight Loss

It may be due to difficulty with breathing and pain in the chest that contributes to a lack of appetite, but many TB patients suffer from the inability to eat. This dangerous symptom means that the body is not getting energy to fight off the disease let alone function optimally. Loss of appetite also contributes to the severity of other symptoms, including fatigue and lethargy.