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Are there any special foods to be taken by a leprosy patient?

Dr Kamlendar Singh
Senior Consultant, Dermatology and Venereology,
Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi

Q: I am suffering from leprosy. I am talking the medicines as suggested by my doctor. I want to know what types of food should be taken and avoided?

A:There is no special food for leprosy patients. Take a good balanced diet. Take your medicines regularly and in the proper dose. Also go to the doctor for regular check up.