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Diet for TB patient

2019-06-20 14:35:02
Suggest diet for my friend who is undergoing treatment for TB. Which fruits and vegetables can the patient eat. Can he eat food with spices. Please reply. It will be great help for him.
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Consult a dietician for a detailed diet chart for his needs

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Hi Take regular nutritious diet. Can add milk and egg daily Avoid spicy foods

Answered2019-06-20 17:10:20

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Ideally spicy food should be avoided as the  medicines lead to lot of acidity, spicy food will aggravate it. He can have all fruits, if he doesnt have any other issues. High protein diet to be followed.

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Healthy balanced diet

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