Treatment of typhoid

• Fluoroquinolones

These antibiotics, including ciprofloxacin (Cipro), may be a first choice. They stop bacteria from copying themselves. But some strains of bacteria can live through treatment. These bacteria are called antibiotic resistant.

• Cephalosporins

This group of antibiotics keeps bacteria from building cell walls. One kind, ceftriaxone, is used if there is antibiotic resistance.

• Macrolides

This group of antibiotics keeps bacteria from making proteins. One kind called azithromycin (Zithromax) can be used if there is antibiotic resistance.

• Carbapenems

These antibiotics also prevent bacteria from building cell walls. But they focus on a different stage of that process than the cephalosporins. Antibiotics in this category may be used with severe disease that doesn't respond to other antibiotics.

• Drinking fluids

This helps prevent the dehydration caused by a long fever and diarrhea. If you're very dehydrated, you may need to receive fluids through a vein.

• Surgery

If the intestines are damaged, you may need surgery to repair them.

Diet for typhoid

• Cooked vegetables

Potatoes, carrots, green beans, beets, squash

• Fruits

Ripe bananas, melons, applesauce, canned fruit

• Grains

White rice, pasta, white bread, crackers

• Proteins

Eggs, chicken, turkey, fish, tofu, ground meat

• Dairy products

Low fat or fat-free pasteurized milk, yogurt, cheese, and ice cream (as tolerated)

• Beverages

Bottled water, herbal tea, coconut water, juice, broth

Diagnosis

• Medical and travel history Your health care provider may suspect typhoid fever based on your symptoms, and your medical and travel history. The diagnosis is often confirmed by growing the Salmonella enterica serotype typhi in a sample of your body fluid or tissue.

• Body fluid or tissue culture A sample of your blood, stool, urine or bone marrow is used. The sample is placed in an environment where bacteria grow easily. The growth, called a culture, is checked under a microscope for the typhoid bacteria. A bone marrow culture often is the most sensitive test for Salmonella typhi. A culture test is the most common diagnostic test. But other testing may be used to confirm typhoid fever. One is a test to detect antibodies to typhoid bacteria in your blood. Another test checks for typhoid DNA in your blood.

Home remedies

• Increase Fluid Intake

• Use Cold Compresses

• Have Apple Cider Vinegar

• Basil

• Garlic

• Bananas

• Triphala Churan

• Cloves

• Pomegranates

• Buttermilk

• Oranges

• Guava Leaves

Tips to follow

• Avoid using items used by the infected person. E.g., towel, glass, napkin, etc.

• Drink only boiled water.

• Do not indulge in sweetened beverages and a big NO to coffee.

• Avoid using raw vegetables and fruits that you cannot peel.

• Consume curd, yogurt, and buttermilk to balance the intestinal bacterial flora.

• Bed rest is essential because the disease causes a lot of weakness.

• Avoid exposure to cold weather conditions Stay in warm conditions till symptoms of typhoid completely subside. The body is still vulnerable after recovering from typhoid.

• Hydration is a must. Stay adequately hydrated throughout the day during and after recovery from typhoid.

• Stick to a soft diet till symptoms of the ailment completely subside. Consult a physician to know more about the diet you should follow post-remedy.

• Do not engage in any strenuous activities after recovery. The body is still weak and needs time to get stronger over time.

• Keep monitoring yourself and visit a physician when you feel uneasy or the symptoms of typhoid do not subside.