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What Causes Light Fever And Severe Body Pain?
Question: Sir,
I was suffering from light fever for the last 40 days. I experience sometimes in morning and sometimes in the evening. During temperature I have severe body pain. today I have taken widal test in a lab, the report is
Sal Typhi "O" : Positive 1:160
Sal Typhi "H" : Positive 1:160
What does it mean
I was suffering from light fever for the last 40 days. I experience sometimes in morning and sometimes in the evening. During temperature I have severe body pain. today I have taken widal test in a lab, the report is
Sal Typhi "O" : Positive 1:160
Sal Typhi "H" : Positive 1:160
What does it mean
Brief Answer:
Test indicates positive result for typhoid
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to health care magic.
Your widal test result indicates a positive result for typhoid fever.
Typhoid fever is caused by bacteria called Salmonella typhi.
This bacteria has two main antigens 'O' and 'H' against which the body produces antibodies in typhoid fever.
These antibodies are detected by widal test and titer above 100 is considered as positive for typhoid.
I have tried to simplify the details about the test as much as possible.
You need to get a prescription for antibiotics preferably Ciprofloxacin or a Cephalosporin for 7-10 days from your treating doctor.
Other tips to be followed:
1. Drink adequate water, at least 3-4 liters per day.
2. Lime juice, glucose water, coconut water, sugarcane juice and other fruit juices can be taken at regular intervals.
3. Bland porridge of cereals can also be taken.
4. Avoid spicy foods, fried foods and other fats and oils.
5. Egg and dairy products can be taken for protein diet.
I hope I have helped you with this answer.
Wishing you a speedy recovery.
Thanks.
Test indicates positive result for typhoid
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to health care magic.
Your widal test result indicates a positive result for typhoid fever.
Typhoid fever is caused by bacteria called Salmonella typhi.
This bacteria has two main antigens 'O' and 'H' against which the body produces antibodies in typhoid fever.
These antibodies are detected by widal test and titer above 100 is considered as positive for typhoid.
I have tried to simplify the details about the test as much as possible.
You need to get a prescription for antibiotics preferably Ciprofloxacin or a Cephalosporin for 7-10 days from your treating doctor.
Other tips to be followed:
1. Drink adequate water, at least 3-4 liters per day.
2. Lime juice, glucose water, coconut water, sugarcane juice and other fruit juices can be taken at regular intervals.
3. Bland porridge of cereals can also be taken.
4. Avoid spicy foods, fried foods and other fats and oils.
5. Egg and dairy products can be taken for protein diet.
I hope I have helped you with this answer.
Wishing you a speedy recovery.
Thanks.
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