“Uncle Toi Sembe” shares his experience fighting against spinal tuberculosis, a silent killer that can lead to near-death. He treats with encouragement and the spirit of cartoons.
“Back pain” is an unusual warning sign that could lead to “spinal tuberculosis” . Mr. Niran Bunyaratphan , also known as “Uncle Toi Sembe”, a favorite of both old and new cartoon fans, the voice of “Goku” in Dragon Ball and many other works for over 40 years, tells of his near-death experience from the disease on the Coffee Club program after receiving treatment for spinal tuberculosis in 2014.
Corrosive and pierced the spinal cord in the ICU, and also found complications of shingles. During the treatment, had to take 8 painkillers a day, but supported the disease with the encouragement of the family and the cartoons that were like spirits, เล่นบาคาร่า UFABET เว็บตรง ค่าคอมสูง until they got through the difficult time until the symptoms improved, even though currently still having nerve pain when speaking.
Getting to know Tuberculosis (TB) is an airborne infectious disease caused by a bacterium called Mycobacterium Tuberculosis. Generally, people infected with TB do not show any symptoms, but the disease will progress and is divided into three stages:
- Primary TB Infection
- Latent TB Infection
- Active Disease
Most people who are infected with tuberculosis are in the latent stage. There are still tuberculosis germs in the body, but the germs are still there and do not react in any way to the body. People who are infected in this stage do not have any symptoms and cannot spread the germs to others.
With suspicious symptoms of tuberculosis
Have a low-grade fever in the afternoon or evening.
Dry cough and chest pain
Easily tired and exhausted
Pale, yellow skin
Night sweats
Getting to Know Spinal Tuberculosis ( Pott Disease)
Caused by the same type of tuberculosis germ as pulmonary tuberculosis or lymph nodes. Later, the germ spreads to the bones, especially the spine, via the lymphatic system or veins, into the front of the spine next to the intervertebral disc, and destroys the bones and intervertebral discs. It usually occurs in the lower and upper lumbar spine, but the germ can also spread to other parts of the spine, causing symptoms of collapsed bones, arched back, pus or bone fragments, herniated discs, and when entering the spinal canal, it compresses the nerves in the spinal cord, causing paralysis in the legs.
However, if the tuberculosis of the bone occurs and the same pathology occurs, it will cause paralysis in the arms. Patients with bone tuberculosis usually have low immunity or resistance, lack the nutrients the body needs, or live in an unsanitary environment, or are in close contact with patients with this disease. Including patients with HIV, they are more likely to have bone tuberculosis, especially the spine.
Prevention of spinal tuberculosis
- Exercise regularly
- Eat a balanced diet with all five food groups.
- Get regular health check-ups
- In cases where caregivers must take care of patients, it is essential that caregivers wear masks and wash their hands regularly.
Currently, the tuberculosis vaccine (Bacillus Calmette-Guérin: BCG) or Thai BCG vaccine is considered a basic vaccine that must be given to all newborns. Adults aged 16-35 years and at risk of the disease may also receive the vaccine.