Three months earlier i was diagnosed with extra-pulmonary tuberculous empyema and i lost about 6 KG.after using anti tuberculous medicine for 3 moths i gain 5-6 kg of weight. but may x-ray does not show any improvement. Does it means i am improving?
Dear Sir, I wish you a speedy recovery
Yes, weight gain indicted a good response. Weight gain is usually seen along the duration of treatment. The compliance to medication and good nutrition are very important.
Gaining weight and improved nutrition builds immunity to assist anti-TB treatment
In medicine, observing changes in initial symptoms& signs during treatment course does reflect response to treatment. Weight gain accompanying anti-TB drugs administration mostly indicates the ongoing cure.
Best wishes for better health
Im no chest physician. I was under the impression that treatment was a longer term affair than 3 months. You should be guided by your prescribing doctor. Im glad the cachexia is improved. Eat well , live a clean life, sleep and destress and let the body and the meds do the rest. Good luck
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