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