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2021-06-11 14:31:13
Hello, i am a MDR TB patient, i have just completed my intensive phase treatment but my weight is not increasing, does it mean that the treatment is not working
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Hi. It needs time. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription

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Do a online consultation with a pulmonologist for further evaluation and management

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If your sputum cultures are negative and if you're symptoms are reducing, you'll eventually gain weight. Continue your medicines as advised by your doctor.
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Continue taking good balanced diet with adequate protein intake.
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Consult a pulmonologist if necessary.

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Takes time n drug resistant TB Get the sputum and cbnaat tested again.

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Weight increase is indirect marker of response . Radiological comparison and microbiological would be A better Marker
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Start protein powder eat more and exercise

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