Rapid weight gain

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Rapid weight gain

Asked for Male, 31 Years

Dear Doctors Last month i have been diagnosed with Pulmonary TB.. I was given Akurit 4. But after 12 days due to Liver Enzymes raised doctor stopped and put me on Ethambutol 1200 daily, Levofloxacin 1000 daily , Clofazimine 100 daily and PYRODOXINE 10 mg.. Within 1month 10 days my weight gain 4 kg.. I lost initially 6kg... Is there any matter of concern? And from last one week I am experiencing Paul in my shoulder and arm and thigh ,hips and back thigh? Plz guide

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Dr. Sivaraj Karri

Pulmonologist 8 yrs exp Kakinada

How are liver enzymes now If they are normal you need change in regimen

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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar

Pulmonologist 44 yrs exp Hyderabad

Weight gain is a sign of improvement. Pl consult pulmonologist with detailed history and reports and treatment taken for better evaluation and treatment.

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Dr. Vivek Gautam

Pulmonologist 9 yrs exp Begusarai

need proper explaination for your regime

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Dr. Shruti Jain

Pulmonologist 8 yrs exp Delhi

regimen should be changed if lft normal . levofloxacin can cause joint pain

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Dr. Amruth Sindhu Pulmonologist 17 yrs exp Bangalore · Accepted Answer

Dr. Amruth Sindhu

Pulmonologist 17 yrs exp Bangalore

Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and reports to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same

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