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Esophageal Tuberculosis
A gastrointestinal tuberculosis that involves formation of tuberculous ulcers in esophagus. The infection causes dysphagia, causes cough, causes chest pain, causes fever and causes weight loss.
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When to seek help
Seek medical help right away if you have severe, sudden, or worsening symptoms, trouble breathing, chest pain, or any symptom that feels life-threatening. This community is for peer support and education only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice.
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Overview
A gastrointestinal tuberculosis that involves formation of tuberculous ulcers in esophagus. The infection causes dysphagia, causes cough, causes chest pain, causes fever and causes weight loss.
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