Early symptoms of tuberculosis in children

After children are infected with pulmonary tuberculosis, the clinical manifestations are also different due to the different sites of pathogen invasion and the different degrees of immunity of the body. In general, the early symptoms of tuberculosis infection in children mainly include respiratory symptoms and systemic symptoms.

1. Respiratory symptoms: When children are invaded by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, they can have symptoms such as cough, sputum production, hemoptysis, etc., usually dry cough or a small amount of mucous sputum, and occasionally blood in the sputum.If the condition is severe, symptoms of breathlessness may also occur;

2. Systemic symptoms: Some children may also be accompanied by low-grade fever in the afternoon, night sweats, body emaciation, fatigue, loss of appetite and emotional instability.

If the child is not treated in time at an early stage, it will also cause other complications as the disease progresses, such as pleurisy, bronchiectasis, lung abscess, lymphadenitis and other diseases. It is recommended that parents should go to the hospital for relevant examinations in time after discovering that their children have the above conditions, and use drugs such as isoniazid tablets and rifampicin capsules for anti-tuberculosis treatment according to the doctor's instructions. It is also necessary to take protective measures in daily life to avoid infecting others.

In addition, we should pay attention to a reasonable diet in daily life, mainly light food, and eat more fresh fruits and vegetables, such as apples, bananas, dragon fruit, cucumbers, tomatoes, etc., which can supplement the nutrients needed by the body and is conducive to physical health. At the same time, it is also necessary to exercise appropriately to enhance one's own resistance.