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Tuberculous neuritis

Serious ICD-10: A17 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: तंत्रिका क्षयरोग · தமிழ்: காச நரம்பு அழற்சி · ಕನ್ನಡ: ನರ ಕ್ಷಯರೋಗ · తెలుగు: నాడీ క్షయవ్యాధి · বাংলা: স্নায়ু যক্ষ্মা · मराठी: मज्जातंतू क्षयरोग · ગુજરાતી: ચેતા ક્ષયરોગ
About this condition

Tuberculous neuritis occurs when tuberculosis bacteria affect the peripheral nerves, causing inflammation and damage. Patients experience numbness, tingling, weakness, and pain in affected areas, often in hands and feet. This is a complication of untreated or inadequately treated TB requiring immediate anti-tuberculosis treatment and nerve supportive care.

Common symptoms
nerve pain numbness tingling muscle weakness loss of sensation coordination problems
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When to see a doctor: within 24 hours
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This condition in Indian languages
Hindi (हिंदी)तंत्रिका क्षयरोग · टीबी न्यूरिटिस · तंत्रिका क्षति · सुन्न होना
Tamil (தமிழ்)காச நரம்பு அழற்சி · நரம்பு காச நோய் · நரம்பு வலி · உணர்வின்மை
Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ)ನರ ಕ್ಷಯರೋಗ · ನರ ಉರಿಯೂತ · ನರ ನೋವು · ಮರಗಟ್ಟುವಿಕೆ
Telugu (తెలుగు)నాడీ క్షయవ్యాధి · నరాల వాపు · నరాల నొప్పి · తిమ్మిరి
Bengali (বাংলা)স্নায়ু যক্ষ্মা · স্নায়ু প্রদাহ · স্নায়ু ব্যথা · অবশতা
Marathi (मराठी)मज्जातंतू क्षयरोग · मज्जातंतू दाह · मज्जातंतू वेदना · सुन्नपणा
Gujarati (ગુજરાતી)ચેતા ક્ષયરોગ · ચેતા સોજો · ચેતા દુખાવો · સુન્નતા
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Tuberculous neuritis?
nerve pain, numbness, tingling, muscle weakness, loss of sensation, coordination problems.
When should I see a doctor?
within 24 hours
Is Tuberculous neuritis common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Tuberculous neuritis?
Severity is classified as Serious. within 24 hours.
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Important: This information is for general awareness only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor. In an emergency, call 112. Data sourced from NIH NLM and MOHFW India. Full disclaimer