Tuberculosis patients often have a loss of appetite and rapid weight loss, which can lead to rapid deterioration. Therefore, nutritional care is important.
Tuberculosis is a major public health problem in Thailand. It can be spread through coughing and sneezing. Normally, tuberculosis patients will receive treatment and medication according to the doctor’s treatment guidelines. However, food is another factor that tuberculosis patients or caregivers must give importance to because patients can eat less or have no appetite. This results in a very rapid weight loss of 3-5 kilograms in 2 weeks, คาสิโนออนไลน์ UFABET ฝากถอนรวดเร็ว เริ่มต้นเล่นง่าย which affects the body mass index (BMI), causing it to be lower than the standard and muscle mass to decrease.
Due to insufficient nutrition and energy intake, which affects overall health, such as reduced immunity, slow wound healing, thin skin, easy infection, weakness, difficulty moving by oneself, pressure sores, chronic wounds, and eventually risk of death.
Nutrition for Tuberculosis Patients
- Meat, milk, eggs and bean products help the body get protein, strengthen the immune system and inhibit the breakdown of muscle mass.
- Rice, flour, bread, taro, sweet potato, corn, and sugar groups should choose unpolished products such as brown rice and whole wheat bread because they are high in vitamin B, which helps reduce numbness in the hands and feet and increases appetite.
- Vegetables and fruits should be eaten in a variety of ways to get nutrients. And to strengthen the immune system and prevent respiratory infections.
- Oils, fats from plants and animals , which provide high energy. And create warmth for the body, should be chosen to consume oils that contain good fatty acids. Such as rice bran oil, soybean oil, and corn oil.
If the patient eats little, they should increase their meals by dividing them into 5-6 small meals. Each meal should contain protein and good fatty acids such as omega-3 may be add to the food so that the patient receives sufficient nutrients and energy per day. They should also eat a meal at least 2 hours before taking the medicine.
***The amount of protein that should be received per day is equal to 1-1.2 grams per body weight.***
If the patient has a cough and phlegm, they should avoid eating fatty meat, animal skin, fried food, greasy food, coconut milk, cold water. And oils high in saturated fat, such as animal oil, palm oil, and coconut oil.
Gas-producing foods should be avoided.
- Pickles, beans, soda
- Alcoholic beverages
- Strong-smelling foods
- Processed foods such as instant noodles
- Smoking
In addition, TB patients or caregivers may need to weigh themselves at least once a week to monitor weight loss. And assess the risk of malnutrition.