Tuberculosis peritonitis M. tuberculosis can involve the outer linings of the intestines and the linings inside the abdominal wall, producing increased fluid, as in tuberculosis pleuritis. Increased fluid leads to abdominal distention and pain. Patients are moderately ill and have fever. This causes the space between the pericardium and the heart to fill with fluid, impeding the heart's ability to fill with blood and beat efficiently. Back to Top Osteal tuberculosis Infection of any bone can occur, but one of the most common sites is the spine.
Spinal infection can lead to compression fractures and deformity of the back.
Adrenal tuberculosis TB of the adrenal glands can lead to adrenal insufficiency. Adrenal insufficiency is the inability to increase steroid production in times of stress, causing weakness and collapse. This can be devastating, leading to permanent impairment and death. TB can be difficult to discern from a brain tumor because it may present as a focal mass in the brain with focal neurological signs. Headache, sleepiness, and coma are typical symptoms.