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Rapid weight gain after tb treatment
Dear sir my weight is increasing Day by day Without Eating too much. My daily Calories Intake approx 800-1000cal but my weight Increase Approx 10kg in one month After Tuberculosis Medicine. Currently I am taking combutol 800 and rcinex 600. Please tell me any medicine or any advice for weight loss. I tried all things Walking and other exercise. I have already checked about thyroid problem but report is normal. Weight gain is normal Or is it any serious problem After tb
treatment.
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Check your thyroid levels, hypothyroidism can cause unusal weight gain.
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Weight gain is usual phenomenon after initiating anti tuberculosis treatment so no need to be worried. Continue your exercise
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Hi. I understand your concern s. Consult a pulmonologist for the same
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Dont worry about weight gain till you complete your treatment.
For further discussion meet a respiratory specialist.
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Complete anti TB drugs as advised. Consult Pulmonologist in case of any further queries
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Do not try to loose weight by restricting diet when you are on ATT
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Dr. Abaranam
Pulmonologist
21 yrs exp
Chennai
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,10 kg rise in a month is high. Consult your pulmonologist in person
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