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hai, my son (11yrs) tested mantoux test postive (28mm) , his chest xray and liver test was done which had no sign of tuberculosis. he is not gaining any weight , at present weight 35 kgs, he had primary complex when he was four years old. can you advise me
35 kg for a 11 year old boy is pretty normal, nothing to worry. As he had received TB treatment in the past, a positive Mantoux test alone need not be taken as significant, provided he don't have symptoms like recurrent fever, anorexia, weight loss or chronic cough.
Just give him a healthy diet, that includes enough green leafy vegetables, fruits, pulses, nuts and dairy products. Also let him engage in regular physical exercise / play 40-45 minutes a day.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Hi, 35 kg for a 11 year old boy is pretty normal, nothing to worry. As he had received TB treatment in the past, a positive Mantoux test alone need not be taken as significant, provided he don t have symptoms like recurrent fever, anorexia, weight loss or chronic cough. Just give him a healthy diet, that includes enough green leafy vegetables, fruits, pulses, nuts and dairy products. Also let him engage in regular physical exercise / play 40-45 minutes a day. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician