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Abdominal TB medicine causes weight loss
I have been recently diagnosed with omental biopsy and ADA body fluid and proven Abdominal TB with INTERMEDIATE RIFAMACIN RESISTANCE.
Advised to take ATT for the six months. From these date Starting medicine intake 18 days finished.
My question is in the initial stage while intake of medicine causes any weight loss?
Since weight gradually reduced...
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TB causes weight loss but ATT itself does not cause weight loss.
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take protein rich nutritious food and continue with ATT regimen
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Please mention your initial weight and weight today.
To maintain your body weight you have to take a nutritious balanced diet and avoid fast food, soft drinks, liquor and tobacco.
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TB it self causes weight lose. And yes ATT also cause the same.. you have to take lots of healthy food to deal with the side-effects of ATT.
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Tuberculosis drugs per se do not cause weight loss.. if you don’t have vomiting or yellowish discolouration of urine then continue TB treatment
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Weight loss during TB treatment is common. Rifampicin and TB disease both cause weight loss. With intermediate rifampicin resistance, your treatment is more complex. This needs close monitoring by your TB specialist.
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Never stop TB medications without doctor's advice. Rifampicin resistance requires specialized treatment. Weight loss is expected but severe loss needs immediate attention. Stay in close contact with your TB specialist.
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Continue ATT as prescribed by your doctor Focus on high-protein, high-calorie diet Monitor weight weekly Report to TB specialist if weight loss continues Get liver function tests done regularly Ensure adequate rest
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Weight loss is seen due to underlying tb infection
Monitor weight not to reduce more than 10%
Maintain diet by increasing protein
Att reduces appetite
Keep hydrated
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Hello,
In my opinion, TB itself causes alot of weight loss as you feel sick and appetite kind of decreases .
Please focus on good nutrition, involve nutritionist's help if needed.
Feel free to reach out if you have any more queries. Take care .
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Weight loss is due to underlying infection rather than due to ATT, what ATT you are taking now , FDC or is rifampicin resistance rechecked to confirm resistance
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Avoid fried and spicy food
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables more
Fiber meal
Do connect and consult
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Yes, TB medicine and TB itself can cause weight loss.
Focus on improving diet and protein intake.
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Normally TB cause weight loss and loss of appetite... You have to intake Protein diet along with normal diet
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Need few more details
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Take a glass of milk daily.
Thanks.
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Possible. Add plenty of diet. Dairy products, it will help
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Medicines take time to work, eat a well balanced diet. Still if you have any queries, kindly consult with me on 94 two six 86 seven eight 96.
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There is weight loss initially but it can be avoided by taking protein rich diet. Include eggs, poultry legumes and fruits in your diet. Cheese and soyabean can be added if you are vegetarian
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Dr. Shaikh Huzaif
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Please consult
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Dr. Saurabh Agarwal
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More than the meds, the tb disease is causing the weightloss, you need to get alarmed of the weightloss is more than 10% of initial body weight, increase your diet especially the protein content of it to maintain the weight. Being said, DO not stop your att because of this because that will cause you a greater harm. Tb is a serious condition which need to be dealt with utmost care and dedication to the meds and their routines, if you do so, tb is absolutely treatable.
Get well soon
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Needs to be evaluated
Do consult
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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