MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

RESPIRATORY

OLD TUBERCULOSIS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What foods should not be consumed if you have tuberculosis
A
Candies
B
fruits
C
vegetables
D
scrap
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -As a TB patient, you must avoid caffeine, refined sugar and flour, sodium, and bottled sauces. Foods containing saturated and trans fats worsen the TB symptoms of diarrhoea and abdominal cramping and fatigue. Additionally, alcohol and tobacco are a definite no-no during the disease treatment and cure phase.

Detailed explanation-2: -Yes, you can take curd, no problem.

Detailed explanation-3: -You should avoid eating spicy, oily and junk food which can irritate your lungs. Furthermore, you should cut down on smoking and alcohol if you suffer from this deadly disease. Read on to know more about the foods which you should eat if you have tuberculosis.

Detailed explanation-4: -Milk: Milk is also a great source of protein, providing strength necessary to perform day-to-day activities. “You can make a milkshake with mangoes and milk that combines carbohydrates with protein and is the ideal energy booster."

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