Suggest remedy for loss of appetite when on treatment for TB
Patient: My grandfather of age 80 years weight 43.6 kg , recently dignosed as tuberculosis and under medice macox plus 450 01 tablet (empty stomach) nulev-500 01 at night randec-150 bd with richnim 1/2 tab bd since last four days . He is suffering frm gastic issue and not hungry . He is afraid that started avoiding the meal. On consult to physician he has given Digestozym syp for three time which also not appears to resolve his issue. Kindly recommend possible solution considering his age and problem. With thanks om ji Doctor: Hello ,I understand your concern. I am Dr. Arun Tank, infectious disease specialist, answering your concern.TB treatment can cause gastritis, it is very common phenomenon.In my advice your father should continue the medication, this treatment requires some time to get adapted. once your father get adapted the treatment becomes very smooth.Prescribed medication was right and appropriate you can continue with it.Your father can take the medication with the cold milk, this can decrease the gastritis and helps in discomfort of stomach. Please do not discontinue treatment because once discontinued it will be very difficult to treat it once again.I will be happy to answer your further concern you can contact me here or you can contact me on bit.ly/DrArunWe wish you a best health at healthcare magic. Thank you,Dr. Arun Tank