My father is 74 and has been diagnosed with Potts Spine . He has been taking anti tb drugs now for 22 days. We are seeing an alarming weight loss in him. Because he is on bed rest, he is also experiencing flatulence and related discomfort. When can we expect him. To regain weight? And what can we do to counter the daily flatulence?
Hello! Thanks for putting your query in Chat Doctor. I am a Gastroenterologist (DM). Weight loss is common in tuberculosis. To gain weight give him high protein and caloric diet. High proteins are found in cheese, soybean, pulses, eggs without yolk and non veg meals. It is also available in artificial made products available in market like whey proteins. Also, he can take appetizer like cyprohepatadine which can increase his appetite flatulence:1. Avoid carbonated Chat Doctor. Avoid smoking if he do3. Take black tea and add cardamom and ginger to it and take them with meals4. Don't forget to close mouth while chewing food5. Eat slowly6. Take a proton pump inhibitor along with a prokinetic agent7. Take Tablets that contain enzymes protease, amylase, lipase with mistake tablet Gases hope I have answered your query and this will help you. Remain in touch and get-well soon.