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What Are The Foods To Be Taken While Having PTB ?

I had an xray and it shows that I have PTB on the right lobe....What can I do to avoid the spreading of the bacteria to my family members especially my husband and kid?What are the foods that can I eat to when I have this sickness?Can still be cured?
Tue, 24 Nov 2015
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Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Yes, tuberculosis is 100% curable. You need to take anti tubercular drugs for atleast 6-8 months.
So consult pulmonologist and start these drugs. Do regular 1 monthly follow up with your doctor.
TB is spread by coughing.
So avoid excessive coughing at home. Wear face mask. Don't spit your expectoration openly. Collect them in closed container.
In food you can eat all things. Avoid oily and spicy food to prevent gastritis.
Drink plenty of fluids orally. Take high protein diet like pulses, green leafy vegetables, milk products, eggs, non vegetarian food etc.
Don't worry, you will definitely improve and cure from tube.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Are The Foods To Be Taken While Having PTB ?

Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. Yes, tuberculosis is 100% curable. You need to take anti tubercular drugs for atleast 6-8 months. So consult pulmonologist and start these drugs. Do regular 1 monthly follow up with your doctor. TB is spread by coughing. So avoid excessive coughing at home. Wear face mask. Don t spit your expectoration openly. Collect them in closed container. In food you can eat all things. Avoid oily and spicy food to prevent gastritis. Drink plenty of fluids orally. Take high protein diet like pulses, green leafy vegetables, milk products, eggs, non vegetarian food etc. Don t worry, you will definitely improve and cure from tube. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.