Mycobacterium
tuberculosis is the bacteria responsible for causing the disease, Tuberculosis.
These
bacteria can be present in the body without manifesting as active Tuberculosis
disease.
It is triggered into activity by the existence
of a compromised or weakened immune system as a result of other health
situations such as malnutrition,
diabetes, renal-failure, long term drug/alcohol abuse, HIV/AIDS, chemotherapy
for cancer, old age and living in unsanitary crowded places.
TRANSMISSION
TB
is an airborne-communicable disease which is transmitted through the inhalation
of droplets from the cough, spits, talk or sneeze of an infected person.
MANAGEMENT
FULLY
ADHERE TO DRUG PRESCRIPTIONS BY YOUR DOCTOR & THEN ACCOMPANY WITH OUR
NUTRITION COUNSEL.
An
active TB patient is usually put on medications to help treat the disease.
However,
though the drug treatment is proven to treat TB, diets of patients greatly
influence treatment outcomes.
An
active TB is associated with lack of appetite, vomiting and nausea which consequentially
results in aggravated malnutrition and wasting. The side effects of the
medications as well include increased anorexia.
Thus,
as you go through the drug treatment, the following diet practice will help
guarantee quicker recovery.
Eat
quality protein-rich foods
Clients
may not be able to eat much; foods should contain high quality protein to help
in the optimum repair and building of damaged and new tissues respectively.
Foods
such as fish, egg whites, meat, poultry, milk, beans, peas and lentils are good
sources of protein..
This
will help in quicker healing and recovery.
Eat
calorie-rich foods
Patients
should eat foods high in calories to provide adequate energy for the healing
process. Its combination with quality proteins will also check weight loss and
subsequently aid in weight gain.
Fruits
and Vegetables
These
will provide the TB patient with the important nutrients to fight the TB germ
and help boost their immune defense. Antioxidants such vitamin C, Vitamin E and
Beta-carotene are essential for healing and building of a stronger immune
system. Livestrong.com writes “patients taking TB medications such as isoniazid
are often advised to increase intake of vitamin B-6 foods to prevent
neurological damage”.
Foods
to be avoided
Foods
that contribute negatively to the whole recovery process should be eliminated
from the diet of TB patients. These include alcohol, tobacco, caffeine, refined
foods, trans-fat rich food and generally avoid spicy as well as fried food as
they cause digestive discomfort.
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This article was reviewed on Thursday, 26th September,
2013 By Nu. Sallah
Stanley Kwesi (Nutritionist at Nutritional Talk)
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