Scrofulrosis, also called lymph node tuberculosis, is a disease manifested by the formation of hard and painful tumors in the lymph nodes, especially in the chin, neck, armpits and groin area, due to the presence of Koch Bacillus outside the lymph nodes. lungs. Abscesses can open and release a yellow or colorless discharge.
Symptoms of scrofulrosis
Symptoms of scrofulosis are:
- fever
- weight loss
- presence of inflamed lymph nodes
How to diagnose scrofulrosis
To diagnose scrofulrosis, it is necessary to perform BAAR tests, which consists of an examination that tests the Alcohol-Acid Resistant Bacilli in secretions such as catarrh or urine and culture to identify Koch's Bacillus (BK) in the material removed from the ganglion through a puncture or biopsy.
Having previously proven pulmonary or extra pulmonary tuberculosis is also one of the suggestions of the disease.
How to treat scrofulose
Treatment for scrofulrosis is done for approximately 4 months with the taking of medicines such as Rifampicin, Isoniazid and Pyrazinamide at the concentrations indicated by the doctor.
The "cleaning" of the blood is very important in the treatment of this disease so one should insist on consuming depurative foods like for example cress, cucumber or even pineapple.
The practice of light physical activities should be encouraged to promote sweating.
Scrofulrosis affects more men of reproductive age, especially those with HIV, who are infected with Koch's Bacillus .
