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Can Typhoid That I Had 20 Years Ago Cause Pain In The Tibia ?

hi , when iwas 20 years i had typhoid i'm now42 years old when i'm running or play foot ball i have pain in tibia bone is that shinsplints or typhoid male 42 years
Fri, 27 Jan 2012
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Pediatrician 's  Response
dear patient,

it seems you are worrying about chronic carrier state . just go for lab investigation including blood culture and in some cases bone marrow culture to rule out chronic typhoid.
tibial pain may be due to some minor injury or strain . just reply with investigation.
thanks
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Dr. sunil pandey's  Response
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Dear patient
typhoid is not long time disease.when you had typhoid your age 20y.and in that 42.
maybe again you infected typhoid.because its micro bacterial infection.you may take proper lab.investigation.
for pain in tibia.tke x-ray.its injury. thank you

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Can Typhoid That I Had 20 Years Ago Cause Pain In The Tibia ?

dear patient, it seems you are worrying about chronic carrier state . just go for lab investigation including blood culture and in some cases bone marrow culture to rule out chronic typhoid. tibial pain may be due to some minor injury or strain . just reply with investigation. thanks