Consumption
Consumption (Medicine)
Consumption (/kənˈsʌmpʃən/), historically known as phthisis (/ˈθaɪsɪs/), is a term that was widely used to refer to a wasting disease associated with tuberculosis (TB). The term originates from the Latin word consumere, which means 'to waste'.
Etymology
The term "consumption" comes from the Latin consumere, meaning 'to waste'. It was used to describe the wasting symptoms that were characteristic of tuberculosis in the past. The term "phthisis" is a Greek word, meaning 'to waste away', which was another term used to describe the disease.
Symptoms
The symptoms of consumption include a chronic cough with blood-containing sputum, fever, night sweats, and weight loss. These symptoms may be present for a long time before the person becomes aware that there is a problem.
Treatment
Treatment for consumption typically involves a long course of antibiotics. The specific antibiotics used and the length of the treatment depend on the person's health, the type of TB they have, and their risk of drug resistance.
Related Terms
- Tuberculosis: An infectious disease that primarily affects the lungs but can also affect other parts of the body.
- Phthisis: An old term for tuberculosis.
- Antibiotics: Drugs used to treat bacterial infections, including tuberculosis.
- Sputum: Mucus that is coughed up from the lungs and can be used to diagnose tuberculosis.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Consumption
- Wikipedia's article - Consumption
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