Patient's question:
My mother currently has intermittent fever, usually around 5 PM each day, sometimes later. She has a noticeable symptom of fever starting on her palms and soles before spreading to the whole body. She coughs with phlegm. The doctor said it might be tuberculosis. I want to ask, what are the transmission routes of tuberculosis? Is this disease hereditary?Doctor's answer:
Hello, tuberculosis is primarily transmitted through the respiratory tract and is not hereditary. Normal people often become infected through close contact with tuberculosis patients. Based on your description and your mother's condition, it is necessary to rule out tuberculosis.Recommendation: According to your description and your mother's condition, it is recommended to have a chest CT and blood test performed at the hospital. Then, determine the next steps in diagnosis and treatment based on the results.