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Question: I am 19 years old student, I am having jaundice for the last four weeks, now I am getting better, my total bilirubin count now is 1.1, please advice about my diet (what all can I eat and what should I avoid eating) and also when can I resume my physical exercise and running.
Brief Answer:
Please consider these guidelines
Detailed Answer:
Hello
I appreciate your concern
You can resume your activity in next 3 to 4 weeks
gradually increase from walking and jogging to complete work out can do.
As far as diet is concerned please follow these guidelines
Avoid fatty fried and junk food
Have lots of fresh fruits, fruit juices and vegetables.
You should take glucose water 3 to 4 times a day
You should have whole grain food items XXXXXXX chapati and Daliya or Khichadi.
Please write back to me with following information so that I will be able to tell you even more accurately
what was the peak level of bilirubin and since how long you were sick?
Do you still feel weakness?
How's your appetite?
Waiting for your reply
Best wishes
Please consider these guidelines
Detailed Answer:
Hello
I appreciate your concern
You can resume your activity in next 3 to 4 weeks
gradually increase from walking and jogging to complete work out can do.
As far as diet is concerned please follow these guidelines
Avoid fatty fried and junk food
Have lots of fresh fruits, fruit juices and vegetables.
You should take glucose water 3 to 4 times a day
You should have whole grain food items XXXXXXX chapati and Daliya or Khichadi.
Please write back to me with following information so that I will be able to tell you even more accurately
what was the peak level of bilirubin and since how long you were sick?
Do you still feel weakness?
How's your appetite?
Waiting for your reply
Best wishes
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
I had fever ,weakness & no appetite since 20 jul, got my blood tested
on 25 jul, the total bilirubin was 2.3, SGOT 89 & SGPT 98
on 27 jul the total bilirubin was 2.6,
on 03 august total bilirubin came down to 2.4,
on 10 august total bilirubin was 1.6, and
on 13 august total bilirubin was 1.1 & SGOT is 52 & SGPT 65
I had no fever since 29 jul and I was having bland diet and juices since 31 jul.
now I feel better, no weakness and my appetite is OK.
I have to join for military training on 27 august, will I be able to do physical exercises and running. and for how long I have to carry on with my bland diet?
on 25 jul, the total bilirubin was 2.3, SGOT 89 & SGPT 98
on 27 jul the total bilirubin was 2.6,
on 03 august total bilirubin came down to 2.4,
on 10 august total bilirubin was 1.6, and
on 13 august total bilirubin was 1.1 & SGOT is 52 & SGPT 65
I had no fever since 29 jul and I was having bland diet and juices since 31 jul.
now I feel better, no weakness and my appetite is OK.
I have to join for military training on 27 august, will I be able to do physical exercises and running. and for how long I have to carry on with my bland diet?
Brief Answer:
Yes you will be able to do all the routine activities by 27th August
Detailed Answer:
Hello
welcome again
you can resume your complete physical activity in next 2 to 3 weeks so it will be alright if you start military training from 27 August, gradually you can switch over to your normal diet with more of fruit and vegetable contents.
You should take plenty of glucose water and maintain good hydration
avoid strenuous exertion initially for a week or two once you join military training
Hope this answers your question
Best wishes
Yes you will be able to do all the routine activities by 27th August
Detailed Answer:
Hello
welcome again
you can resume your complete physical activity in next 2 to 3 weeks so it will be alright if you start military training from 27 August, gradually you can switch over to your normal diet with more of fruit and vegetable contents.
You should take plenty of glucose water and maintain good hydration
avoid strenuous exertion initially for a week or two once you join military training
Hope this answers your question
Best wishes
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
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