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How Is Enteric Fever Treated?

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Posted on Tue, 1 Apr 2014
Question: I was suffering from enteric fever for about a month. After medication now there is no fever for about 20 days. Now I sweat excessively for about two hours after drinking water, milk or any liquid. Request advise cause of this sweating. XXXXX
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Answered by Dr. Roopa Hiremath (37 minutes later)
Brief Answer: Enteric fever, Hyperhidrosis Detailed Answer: Hi Mr. XXXXX, Welcome to health care magic. I have gone through your query and I understand your concern regarding excessive sweating episodes. Enteric fever is usually treated with appropriate antibiotics and subsides within two weeks. Excessive sweating episodes is called hyperhidrosis. It can be focal (involving one body part) or generalized (all over the body). Hyperhidrosis could be due to many causes and needs to be investigated accordingly. Most common causes include: 1. Medications like antibiotics, cocaine, etc 2. Hyperthyroidism 3. Alcohol 4. Withdrawal from drugs I suggest you get in touch with your treating doctor and get examined for probable causes. Your doctor might suggest some urine and blood tests to identify the cause. Some lifestyle tips can be followed: 1. Avoid known triggers that make your sweating worse. 2. Avoid wearing tight, restrictive clothing. I hope I have helped you with this answer. Please get back if any clarifications. Thanks.
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How Is Enteric Fever Treated?

Brief Answer: Enteric fever, Hyperhidrosis Detailed Answer: Hi Mr. XXXXX, Welcome to health care magic. I have gone through your query and I understand your concern regarding excessive sweating episodes. Enteric fever is usually treated with appropriate antibiotics and subsides within two weeks. Excessive sweating episodes is called hyperhidrosis. It can be focal (involving one body part) or generalized (all over the body). Hyperhidrosis could be due to many causes and needs to be investigated accordingly. Most common causes include: 1. Medications like antibiotics, cocaine, etc 2. Hyperthyroidism 3. Alcohol 4. Withdrawal from drugs I suggest you get in touch with your treating doctor and get examined for probable causes. Your doctor might suggest some urine and blood tests to identify the cause. Some lifestyle tips can be followed: 1. Avoid known triggers that make your sweating worse. 2. Avoid wearing tight, restrictive clothing. I hope I have helped you with this answer. Please get back if any clarifications. Thanks.