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Symptoms of

Pulmonary TB Disease

(TB disease usually causes one or more of the symptoms)

Symptoms of

Possible Extrapulmonary TB Disease

(Depends on the part of the body that is affected by the disease)

Cough (especially if lasting for 3 weeks or longer) with or without sputum production

Hemoptysis (coughing up blood)

Chest pain

Loss of appetite

Unexplained weight loss

Night sweats

Fever

Fatigue

TB of the kidney may cause blood in the urine

TB meningitis may cause headache or confusion

TB of the spine may cause back pain

TB of the larynx can cause hoarseness

Loss of appetite

Unexplained weight loss

Night sweats

Fever

Fatigue