Tuberculosis | Foods included | Symptoms | Prevention | Diet |
Tuberculosis is a serious infection that occurs when TB bacillus is inhaled and enters the lungs where it can secretly multiply.
FOODS TO INCLUDE:
High quality protein
- Lean meat
- Poultry
- Eggs
- Fish
Vitamin c and Beta carotene
- Fresh fruits
- Vegetables
Vitamin D
- Fortified milk
- Soy
- Fatty fish
Zinc
- Shellfish
- Milk
- Beans
- Nuts
SYMPTOMS:
Initial symptoms:
- Loss of appetite
- Loss of weight
- Night sweats
- Fever
- Chills
As disease progresses symptoms include:
- Chronic cough
- Profuse sputum with blood
- Increasing weakness
- Muscle wasting
PREVENTION :
- Practicing good hygiene by not sharing eating utensils and personal items with sick people.
- Covering mouth and nose with a tissue while coughing and sneezing.
- Good ventilation should to provided such that sunshine and fresh air can enter the house.
- Unhealthy habits like smoking and alcohol should be avoided.
DIET STRATEGY:
- High quality proteins, preferably lean meat, poultry, fish, eggs, milk and other animal products.
- Citrus fruits and other fresh fruits and vegetables provide vitamin C and antioxidants to boost immunity
- Zinc is needed for strong immune system
- Get lots of vitaminD- TB patients who spend more time in sunshine tend to improve faster
- Critical to maintain weight: Extra calories to be consumed to counter the weight loss. Easily digestible foods to be chosen.