Homeopathic Doctor for Typhoid fever
Typhoid fever
Typhoid fever is an infection that causes diarrhea and a rash -- most commonly due to a type of
bacteria called Salmonella typhi (S. typhi).
Causes
The bacteria that cause typhoid fever -- S. typhi -- spread through contaminated food, drink, or
water. If you eat or drink something that is contaminated, the bacteria enter your body. They travel
into your intestines, and then into your bloodstream, where they can get to your lymph nodes,
gallbladder, liver, spleen, and other parts of your body.
A few people can become carriers of S. typhi and continue to release the bacteria in their stools for
years, spreading the disease.
Symptoms
Early symptoms include fever, general ill-feeling and abdominal pain. A high (typically over 103
degrees Fahrenheit) fever and severe diarrhea occur as the disease gets worse.
Some people with typhoid fever develop a rash called "rose spots," which are small red spots on the
abdomen and chest.
Other symptoms that occur include:
Abdominal tenderness
Agitation
Bloody stools
Chills
Confusion
Difficulty paying attention (attention deficit)
Delirium
Fluctuating mood
Hallucinations Nosebleeds
Severe fatigue
Slow
sluggish, lethargic feeling
Weakness
Prevention
High calorie diet is prescribed to maintain the weight or to gain weight. Caloric requirement may be
as high as 2500-3000 Kcal per day.
Daily requirement of protein ranges from 80-120 gms to make up for tissue wasting. Good quality
proteins like egg and milk should be incorporated.
Minerals especially calcium, iron and phosphorus is to be provided liberally as they help in
regeneration of cells, blood and body fluids.
Diet must be planned judiciously to provide good dose of vitamins especially vitamin A and vitamin C
as these are essential for the regenerative purpose.
High fluid and soft diet in small frequency is recommended.
Food must be appetizing and made after considering the likes and dislikes of the patient.
Fatty, highly fibrous and very spicy foods should be avoided as they are hard to digest.
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