Scrofulosis, also called ganglion tuberculosis, is a disease that manifests itself by the formation of hard and painful tumors in the lymph nodes, especially those that are located in the chin, neck, armpits and groins, due to the presence of Koch's bacillus outside the lungs. Abscesses can open and release a yellow or colorless discharge.
Symptoms of scrofulosis
The symptoms of scrofulosis are:
- febreeimmingpresence of inflamed lymph nodes
How to diagnose scrofulose
BAAR tests are required to diagnose scrofulosis, which consists of an examination that searches for Alcohol-Acid Resistant Bacilli in secretions such as phlegm or urine and culture to identify Koch's Bacillus (BK) in 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 scrofulosis
The treatment for scrofulose is done for approximately 4 months with the use of medications such as Rifampicin, Isoniazid and Pyrazinamide, in the concentrations indicated by the doctor.
The "cleansing" of the blood is very important in the treatment of this disease so it is necessary to insist on the consumption of purifying foods such as watercress, cucumber or even pineapple.
The practice of light physical activities should be encouraged to promote sweating.
Scrofulosis affects men of reproductive age in greater numbers, especially those with HIV, AIDS who are contaminated with Koch's bacillus .
