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Ma husband s recently diagnosed to have pulmonary TB. He is 30 yrs. He s on AKT4 since 10 days. His weight was 65 kg 10 days back now he is 64 kg and he is feeling of losing weight. Anything serious consideration to be done or losing weight during ATT is nothing serious?
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AKT-4 is underdose for 65 kgs.
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Anti TB drug user patients may experience initial weight loss due to reduced appetite. But the main complaints of patient should show improvement, if patient complains of severe appetite loss, Vomiting etc, please consult your doctor.
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