<human>: I have been diagnosed with colon tb, im 29 yeras old female. firstly i want to know if it is contagious or not? my medical tests shows mildly enlarged liver and lymph nodes in upper abdomen . I do night shifts, should i leave my job beacuse it will effect on the timings of prescribed medication. what kind of diet should benefit me? please advice. ur reply is awaited.
<bot>: Hi. Abdominal TB is not usually contagious. U should get a chest x-ray and sputum examination done to rule out active pulmonary TB, or consult a chest & TB physician. Enlarged lymph nodes are common in TB. there is a risk of perforation of gut from ulcers in small intestine. So u should avoid constipation and at the same time the diet should not be very high in fiber that will create high intraluminal pressure in gut.  to if u have deranged liver function tests the diet should be low in fat and protein.  I dot think job will affect the timing of medication. U can take medication while on duty also. But the treatment should be regular for at least 6 months. The disease causes weakness in body, so have high energy diet and avoid hard work till recovery. Get well soon.