Genitourinary tuberculosis is extrapulmonary tuberculosis caused by the reactivation of dormant tuberculosis or primary infection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It affects the male and female reproductive and urinary tracts. Symptoms include flank pain, frequent urination, hematuria, weight loss, fever, night sweats, etc. In males, it causes ulceration of the penis and prostate swelling. In females, there are inflammatory abscesses in the ovaries and fallopian tubes. It also leads to renal failure. Long-term anti-tubercular drug therapy may eradicate the infection.
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Could my wife's late periods be due to PID?
Query: Hi, My wife was diagnosed with GUTB (Genitourinary Tuberculosis) and was tested positive for TB PCR. HSG showed blocked fallopian tube whereas USG showed normal ovaries and uterus. After 9 months of ATT (Antitubercular Treatment) her fallopian tube opened during the HSG test. Thereafter doctor start... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your wife is suffering from tuberculosis and it affects her fallopian tube. Now she is suffering from PID, it may be because of tuberculosis or because of some other infection. She feels nausea because of PID or because of drugs used in conception. Please do... Read Full »