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My father was diagnosed with Tuberculous Pleural Effusion and Lower Respiratory Tract Infection in the last month. The effusion was drained out. Currently, he is on TB medication. He has lost a lot of weight. It's been over 3 weeks that he's taking anti tb medicines, still he hasn't gained much weight. Is there anything to worry about?
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The only two worry would be Resistance to drugs and non compliance to drugs.
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Must visit DOTS centre for drug resistance test.
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Complete treatment is essential. He will gain weight. Let him have good amount of protein.
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