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I M SUFFERING FROM LEPROSY DISEASE AND TAKEN FULL TREATMENT. AGAIN THE SYMPTOM OF THIS DISEASE IS NOTICED. IN THIS CONNECTION, I WANT TO CONSULT WITH HIM.

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.... Please send photos for accurate diagnosis and treatment.. Consult privately for detailed information and prescription. ...  Read More

During Leprosy treatment ...is there any problem in having....alcohol and meat..??

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yes, it is advisable to avoid alcohol as the chances of injuring your self becomes greater and the loss of sensation in leprosy makes it worse. also because medication go on for a long time the liver ...  Read More

Hi one of my office workers son who is 12 year old is recently diagnosed with leprosy. The doctors have suggested to start the treatment immediately to avoid any deformities. They are very worried. I want to know are there any side effects of the treatment which will be given to him for leprosy.

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Visit nearby medical college .. ...  Read More

I am having leprosy treatment....Doctor told me to take medicines for 6 months .but I want to know about diet restriction .what I should eat ...what I shouldn't take...plz help

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Before a diet plan need to know current pattern and needs of body ...  Read More

My brother has severe ankle pain from 1 month , he has leprosy and elephantiasis, now under treatment at tambaram leprosy hospital. Please advise about treatment. When pain killer is taken pain relives but will start again .

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Pain post elephantiasis may be due to lymphedema and osteoporosis. ...  Read More

Hi my cousin brother 43 year old has recently been diagnosed with Leprosy. It is just the beginning of the disease and he has not developed any deformities as yet. Since I do not want him to start with very strong allopathic medicines, kindly recommend good ayurveda treatment for the same.

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Yes .. we can treat. But you have to consult in person. It's impossible to treat with out seeing the patient ...  Read More

Hi Doctor My father is taking MDT treatment for Leprosy for past 3 months and his skin color is changing into dark. Does it happens with MDT treatment or something wrong? I also want to know how long it will take to be cure from this ?

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It happens with MDT...nothing can be done about it. ...  Read More

Sir could you please tell me a good hospital for the treatment of leprosy. It is mild right now..so I think at this stage it can be treated easily...m

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U can meeting me in my clinic. Or send photos for proper diagnosis and treatment ...  Read More

My sister took MDT treatment for leprosy and it got cured after one year but her skin color changed dark it's been already 8 months but no change in color, will her color be back. We have to get her married are there any treatments in ayurveda or allopathi to accelerate the color restoration please help.

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Find out root cause of your problem by ayurved way diagnosis Correct it by ayurved way medicine diet and lifestyle corrections Finding out root cause and its cure is very important for improvement per ...  Read More

My chacha g is suffering from Leprosy frm long time. We could not able to find any doctor or treatment for that. Do you treat with Leprosy problem ?

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Needs physical consultation for treatment..As need of long term medication ...  Read More

Dear sir or medam, current i am living with a person who have a marks like leprosy or infection which happens due to excessive sweating ,should i be worried and what and how can i protect myself if it is a leprosy, he dont take any medicine so due to it i am really concerned about it, if i have to take test what should it be best to even if there i

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Don’t be alarmed if you are not sure what the problem is There are many conditions which look alike You can just politely point out and ask if they have shown to a doctor ...  Read More

Wound on leg after skin burnt. But after 3 years I did not recover. Please suggest any treatment. I was completed a government medicine course.

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

Please advice is leprosy is contagious to a pregnant woman and unborn/newborn child from a family member? One of my relative found with Leprosy disease who is saying with me from long time

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Mildly contagious incase of prolonged exposure ...  Read More

What are the diet to follow and avoid in leprosy ? The treatment has started on 19-12-2023. Also any problem with sunlight?

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

What are the diet to follow and avoid in leprosy. Can he eat non veg like mutton, chicken, fish and egg? Does he need to protect himself from sun if yes he need to protect the infected area or the whole body?

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

What are the diet to follow and avoid in leprosy and Do the patient need to make the physical distance from family for how much time? Also do they need to protect themselves from sunlight if yes then only infected area or whole body?

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

Hello My father has Leprosy. So I want to know the what are the diet to take and what diet to avoid. Can he eat non veg like Chiken, mutton , Fish and Egg? Also Does he need to protect himself from sunlight if yes does he need to protect only infected skin or the whole body?

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

One year ago my father diagnosed with leprosy. He has been taking MDT MB for last 1 year. This is his 12th month.On October 29,2021 he will finish his 1 year dose. My concern is that whether he should continue his MDT dose furthermore or not or it is his last dose. And should he examine AFB skin smear test to know whether he is fully recovered or

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Any problems now.. for detailed information do direct online consultation ...  Read More

Recently my sister has diagnosed with leprosy... There some patches near collar bone and chest area.. Skin test result is negative... But doctor confirmed this is leprosy and it is in mild stage by touch and feel of shoulder joint nerves and knee joint nerves. Started a medication which should continued for 6 months and 12 months. 1) Doctor suggest

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It is a infection which can spread by touching the infected area of skin. It is not a genetic problem. It will be cured by medication as advised by the treating doctor. ...  Read More

Is single dosage of ROM still being used for treatment of single lesion PB leprosy? Asking because i saw today in govt hospital, one person was being prescribed to ROM.

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Depends on the case to case basis.. for detailed information do direct online consultation ...  Read More

Nerve and skin problems due to leprosy.. Swollen nerves and painful testis.. Skin lost sense in many parts. I am doubtful of sexual intercourse and worried of marriage

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Don't worry.. Medicine available.. For detailed information do direct online consultation ...  Read More

Hi one of my neighbours son who is 19 years old is having leprosy since 3 months. He has already started his treatment but I have seen some deformities already started in his hands. I would want to know when the treatment was started the deformity was not present, does this mean the treatment is not correct?

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He should mention the deformity to the treating doctor so that the medications can be changed accordingly. ...  Read More

Hello! I would like to know what to do when exposed to someone with leprosy. What if I touched a currency note touched by someone with leprosy? Can you start medication only after symptoms have started? I am scared. Thanks

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Nothing to do ...  Read More

My friend has been affected by leprosy , what kind of food must be taken and what must be avoided during leprosy

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Send me the reports I will explain you everything about it ...  Read More

They have under treatment within 3 months, but so many problems created, ex - swelling of hands and legs, why? Pl tell me what is helpful in this condition. Any type of Vaccine available in India for leprosy, if yes, where i can collect this vaccine.

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He is having leprosy reaction....Send photos, of the affected area for accurate diagnosis and treatment. ...  Read More

HI Sir, my father has been suffering with leprosy continuous treatment is going on since two years but in these days he suffering with itching at up of feet causing wound and he contacted local practitioner and took the injection. Please tell me why its happening during the treatment of leprocy regards, Abdul

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Without examination of the skin condition and knowing the extent of involvement.. along with this more information on ongoing medication or history of previous/current skin/systemic illness it is not ...  Read More

Dear Sir / Madam my mother suffering with under foot allergy with nerve pain in last 1 year. Pls suitable better treatment. Warm regards. Thnq

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have you undergone the treatment for the leprosy for the recommended duration... you need specialised footwear to prevent injuries. you can undergo PRP fibrin clot therapy for your ulcer which will ac ...  Read More

Hi There, I was diagnosed with PNL(Pure Nuritic Leprosy) back in 2009. I took advice of multiple neuro physicians and thay ran no. of test on me inclusing MRI and nerve conduction study and finally it was nerve biopsy which concluded that i have got PNL. I took MDT (dapsone, rifampicin, clofazimine) for almost 3 yrs but damage done to nerve is not

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Recurrence can be there. ...  Read More

His leg's two fingers is affected by leprosy. Do u have any suggestions please

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Yes there is medicine available but needs biopsy and all before starting the medicine ...  Read More

I have been suffering from leprosy since 2008. Undergone treatment and cured. Recently a wound is appeared on right leg. Please advise

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How did the wound start? After an injury or spontaneously? It may not be related to leprosy but still get it checked. ...  Read More

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