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When weight will starts increasing during tb treatment please tell me sir i lost 15 kg weight during tb treatment it has been almost 29 days of starting medicines please tell me sir will i gain weight or remain like this lifetime
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After 2months.Take a consultation with Pulmonologist for better treatment
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Weight gain starts with regular adherence to ur TB treatment and protein rich diet, other nutrients rich diet once you follow this u will definitely start gaining weight in few months
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Hi. I understand your concern s. Say in 2 months. You should have good nutrition and supplements. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
44 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Weight gain will happen, after 2 months.However high nutritious food has to be taken.
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Dr. P M Anbumaran
Pulmonologist
12 yrs exp
Chennai
Will gain weight after 2 months of treatment, take high protein diet, do a online consultation with a pulmonologist for further evaluation and management
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Dr. Vybhav Vijendra
Pulmonologist
7 yrs exp
Bangalore
You should start gaining weight once your appetite increases
Ideally around 2 months of treatment
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Dr. Roshan D.M. Santhosham
Pulmonologist
12 yrs exp
Chennai
After 3 months
Next Steps
Consult a pulmonologist
Health Tips
High protein diet
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