How to cure intestinal tuberculosis - #10598
I had lungs tuberculosis then suddenly one night I started vomiting and then the doctor said I have intestinal tuberculosis due to which my intestine is stick together and is dry my medications are working but how will I increase my weight during this before I was 40 now I'm 34kg only and how will I cure my digestion soo well that I can never have stomach issue again?
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Hello dear Please be aware See as per knowledge you have to follow strict diet rule and take proper dots therapy The medications to be included are rifampicin, isoniazid, streptomycin and ethambutol Rest body will recover itself Kindly increase protein diet comprising of cheese and egg ( if not vegetarian) Rest consult pulmonologist for duration of therapy Regards
Intestinal TB causes:
Inflammation of gut lining
Malabsorption of nutrients
Pain, dryness, vomiting, and poor appetite
Loss of good gut bacteria from antibiotics
That’s why you’ve lost 6 kg (from 40 → 34 kg) and are not digesting well.
Eat these daily: Boiled rice + yellow moong dal (soft khichdi style) – easy to digest and full of protein
Boiled potatoes, carrots, pumpkin – gut-soothing and calorie-rich
Banana or papaya daily – high in calories and helps digestion
Homemade buttermilk (chhachh) with roasted jeera + ajwain + pinch of hing – natural probiotic
Coconut water – hydrates, anti-inflammatory
Soaked almonds (4–5) and dates (1–2) – give energy and good fats
Eggs or paneer – if vegetarian/non-veg is okay
Avoid: Spicy, fried, or oily foods
Maida (white flour), processed snacks
Chilli, masala-heavy gravies
Raw onion, cabbage, or fried pakodas (gas-forming)
NATURAL SUPPLEMENTS TO HELP Ensure or Protinex powder (daily 1 glass) – boosts weight & protein
Vitamin B-complex syrup (like Becosules or Zivital): once daily
Lactobacillus probiotic capsule – rebuilds healthy gut bacteria after TB meds
Kindly consult with your treating physician before starting this
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