<prompt> If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patients description.Dear Dr..., My son, 25 years old, non-vegetarian by choice has been suffering poor liver health, always susceptible to pancreatitis etc. Of late he has been diagnosed with lymph node tuberculosis. Should he turn vegetarian or does a non-veg diet help him in his recovery with medicines for tuberculosis? Please advise...Thanks...  <response>: Respected user, hi I evaluated your query thoroughly. Certain ingredients of non-vegetarian food are known to damage liver, pancreas, stomach, intestines general body systems in immunocompromised persons. I will recommend vegetarian diet with high protein intake if Liver function are under control for better recovery with TB.- also adequate content of iron, vitamins, minerals, trace elements, anti-oxidants, carboy Chat Doctor. - total abstinence from alcohol smoking any abuse substances are cornerstone of the management along with any diet medicines. Hope this helps you. Welcome for any further queries. Thanks for using Chat Doctor giving me an opportunity to assist you. Wishing him fine recovery. Regards dear take care. 