Abdominal TB can affect the intestines, the lining of the belly (peritoneum), lymph glands in the abdomen and organs such as the liver. People often call it stomach TB or intestinal TB.
हिंदी में सार
पेट की टीबी में पेट दर्द, पेट फूलना या पानी भरना, लंबे समय तक दस्त या कब्ज़, बुखार और वज़न घटना हो सकता है। बहुत तेज़ दर्द, उल्टी और गैस या मल न निकलना इमरजेंसी है। जाँच के लिए डॉक्टर से मिलें।
Signs of abdominal TB
- Belly painoften long-lasting
- Swelling of the bellysometimes with fluid (ascites)
- Loose motions for weeksor constipation
- Fever and weight loss
- Vomiting and bloatingif the intestine narrows
- Jaundice or a lumpless often
Intestinal and peritoneal TB
| Type | Typical signs (ICMR workflow) |
|---|---|
| Intestinal TB | Partial or repeated blockage of the intestine, long-lasting diarrhoea, weight loss |
| Peritoneal TB | Swelling of the abdomen, pain, fever |
| Other sites | Jaundice, an enlarged liver, or fistulas near the anus |
Doctors use scans, fluid tests and sometimes a colonoscopy or biopsy. The ICMR workflow describes a 6-month course for abdominal TB, extended if the response is slow. See extrapulmonary TB treatment.
Get help the same day if
- severe belly pain with vomiting and no passing of stool or gas
- a hard, painful, swollen belly with fever
Symptoms alone cannot tell you whether you have TB. If you have a cough or fever for 2 weeks or more, weight loss, night sweats or blood in your phlegm, go to your nearest government health facility and ask for a TB test. TB testing and treatment are free there.
Free TB helpline Ni-kshay Sampark: 1800-11-6666.
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Frequently asked questions
Is stomach TB contagious?
Abdominal TB alone does not usually spread to others.
Can abdominal TB be cured?
Yes, with the full course of treatment. Some people with blockages also need a procedure or surgery.
Is intestinal TB the same as abdominal TB?
Intestinal TB is one kind of abdominal TB.
What should I eat with abdominal TB?
Small, frequent, soft meals with protein. See the TB diet chart and ask your doctor.
Medical review note. Written from official TB programme guidelines; last checked 16 October 2026. This is general information, not medical advice. For diagnosis and treatment, see a doctor at your nearest government health facility.