24/03/2026
In many patients, TB shows up as stomach pain, weight loss, bloating and gets mistaken for acidity, IBS or even cancer.
As a Gastroinstestinal specialist, I often see TB where people least expect it — the intestine, lymph nodes, abdomen. In some cases, complications like intestinal blockage or bleeding may require surgery especially when diagnosis is delayed.
That delay in thinking about TB is where the real problem begins because the disease is treatable but only when diagnosed on time. In a country like India, where TB burden is still high, recognising these non-lung symptoms early can prevent unnecessary surgeries and complications.
If something feels “off” for too long, don’t keep treating it as simple acidity. Get it evaluated.
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