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Diagnosed With Typhoid And Have Blurred Vision. Started Gaining Weight After Medication. What To Do?

Posted on Thu, 8 Nov 2012

Question: My son had high fever diagnosed Typhoid and then had blurred vision after 5 days of typhoid getting over was admitted in hospital put on presidione 1000 mg for 5 days got all tests done for tb, sarcodiosis, heptitis, hla b5 for behchets , mri brain all negative and ok now is taking omnacortil tapering down now to 10 mg started with 100 mg 2 months ago because of uveitis how long will it take the side effects like weight ( gained 12 kgs in 2 months) to diminish and mostly hes put on weight on his face and chest, shoulders

Answered by Dr. Piyush Ostwal (10 hours later)

Hello,

Thanks for the query.

Weight gain and the fat deposition over the face and trunk is a well known side effect of steroids. After completion of the course of steroids it may take around 6-12 months to get back to the previous shape.

It is important that during that period certain dietary modifications be done; most importantly decrease in the intake of foods containing fats (oils) and high carbohydrates (sugars).
Also recommended will be a schedule of regular exercise for 30 minutes daily like brisk walking, treadmill, etc.

Hope this answers your query. If you have more queries, I will be happy to answer.

Good luck...

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad