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Tuberclosis treatment
Sir my father th treatment is going on it has been 55 days when medicines start but his weight is not increaseing and decreasing in grams please tell me when this will increase please help me skr
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It will gradually increase in few months after starting tb drugs advice is to continue tb drugs regularly along with adequate Protein and nutrients rich diet and good rest
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A detailed evaluation is required to rule out resistant tb or any other illness
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Consult a pulmonologist online
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Do a online consultation with pulmonologist for better evaluation and treatment
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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of symptoms and to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same
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Dr. P M Anbumaran
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13 yrs exp
Chennai
Do a online consultation with a pulmonologist for further evaluation and management
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
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46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
The Tb treatment is minimum 6 months. Does your father is having Diabetes. Normally there will be increase in appetite and weight, after Tb treatment. However He must take good, Nutritious diet.Automarically, he will gain weight. Pl consult Pulmonologist online with all the reports and treatment taken.
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