Is it normal for patients with intestinal tuberculosis to detect intestinal loop adhesions?

Question
Hello doctor,
29-year-old patient with intestinal tuberculosis 2 years ago, the X-ray results showed that the intestinal loops were stuck together and could not be separated. Doctor let me ask if the patient with intestinal tuberculosis is found to be attached to the intestinal loop, is it normal? Thank you doctor.
Anonymous customer
Answer
Answered by Master, Doctor Vu Huy Hoang - Department of Diagnostic Imaging and Nuclear Medicine, Vinmec Times City International General Hospital.
Hello friend,
With the question “Is it normal for TB patients to detect intestinal loops? ", the doctor would like to answer as follows:
Tuberculosis of the intestine is a form of extrapulmonary tuberculosis, caused by tubercle bacilli causing a specific gastrointestinal infection. Tuberculosis of the intestine often occurs in developing countries, is a rare disease but very dangerous because it is difficult to diagnose, treat and have a very high complication rate.
Currently, based on routine abdominal X-ray images alone, it is not possible to confirm whether it is normal or abnormal. You need to immediately consult a gastroenterologist to evaluate other signs such as: The degree of abdominal pain, stool disorders, vomiting,... If necessary, an abdominal CT scan can be taken to confirm the diagnosis. Intestinal adhesion due to intestinal tuberculosis.
If you still have questions about intestinal tuberculosis patients detected with intestinal loops, you can go to the hospital of Vinmec Health System for further examination and advice. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wishing you lots of health.
Best regards!