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

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.

Answered by
Dr. Kamlender Singh
Senior Consultant, Dermatology and Venereology,
Sir Ganga Ram Hospital,
New Delhi