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Suggest Cause For Swollen Feet In Patients With Tuberculosis

hello, My father is 74 years old diagnosed with tuberculosis. He is currently taking medication. He was admitted to the hospital for a week because he cannot sleep and he feel so weak. During his first few days in the hospital his feet becomes swollen. He is now out in the hospital but his feet are still swollen. What is the possible reason for his swollen feet?
Tue, 24 Oct 2017
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Tuberculosis patients are very prone for hypoproteinemia (low protein in body).
And this can cause swollen feet.
So first get done serum protein level and if it is low then you give Himalaya high protein diet like pulses, vegetables, eggs, protein powder etc.
If serum protein level is normal then get done renal function test and 2d echo to rule out kidney and heart diseases.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your father. Thanks.
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Suggest Cause For Swollen Feet In Patients With Tuberculosis

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Tuberculosis patients are very prone for hypoproteinemia (low protein in body). And this can cause swollen feet. So first get done serum protein level and if it is low then you give Himalaya high protein diet like pulses, vegetables, eggs, protein powder etc. If serum protein level is normal then get done renal function test and 2d echo to rule out kidney and heart diseases. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your father. Thanks.