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How Can Typhoid In A Child Be Treated?

My daughter is 5 n half years old.she first had stomach ache after curing it for 2 days from 3 rd day she got fever which was continued for 4 days when we took the blood test doc said it is showind typhoid with 1:80 dilution.and gave antibiotic of cefixime and ofloxacin.after continuing this for 5 days fever stoped coming.doc suggest to continue antiboitic for 3 more days.she is fine now taking diet which is easy to digest.for how long should we continue with this diet.or shall i give her normal diet which includes fish,meat,eggs and ghee. Plz need ur advise doc.thanks in advance.
Thu, 19 Apr 2018
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Hi,

As per your clinical history, you are taking right medicines and complete it's course. Do take light foods until no loose motion is there and once there is motion control, she can take normal diets.

1) Drink plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration.

2) Take 100 grams of protein and take carbohydrates that are easily digestible.

3) Try to avoid fats and consume fruit juices, soups and broths to compensate for the mineral loss.

4) Do take a vitamin B complex syrup regularly to speed up recovery.

Do follow lifestyle modifications like this:

1) Try to wash your hands. Frequent hand-washing is the best way to control infection. Wash your hands thoroughly with hot, soapy water, especially before eating or preparing food and after using the toilet. Carry an alcohol-based hand sanitizer for times when water isn't available.

2) Try to avoid drinking untreated water. Contaminated drinking water is a particular problem in areas where typhoid is endemic. For that reason, drink only bottled water or canned or bottled carbonated beverages, Wipe the outside of all bottles and cans before you open them. Ask for drinks without ice. Use bottled water to brush your teeth, and try not to swallow water in the shower.

3) Try to avoid raw fruits and vegetables. Because raw produce may have been washed in unsafe water, avoid fruits and vegetables that you can't peel.

4) Choose hot foods. Avoid food that's stored or served at room temperature. Steaming hot foods are best.

5) Try to clean toilets, door handles and water taps at least once a day with a household cleaner and paper towels or disposable cloths.

6) Keep personal items separate. Set aside towels, bed linen and utensils for your own use and wash them frequently in hot, soapy water.

7) Discuss with your Doctor about Typhoid vaccination.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo
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How Can Typhoid In A Child Be Treated?

Hi, As per your clinical history, you are taking right medicines and complete it s course. Do take light foods until no loose motion is there and once there is motion control, she can take normal diets. 1) Drink plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration. 2) Take 100 grams of protein and take carbohydrates that are easily digestible. 3) Try to avoid fats and consume fruit juices, soups and broths to compensate for the mineral loss. 4) Do take a vitamin B complex syrup regularly to speed up recovery. Do follow lifestyle modifications like this: 1) Try to wash your hands. Frequent hand-washing is the best way to control infection. Wash your hands thoroughly with hot, soapy water, especially before eating or preparing food and after using the toilet. Carry an alcohol-based hand sanitizer for times when water isn t available. 2) Try to avoid drinking untreated water. Contaminated drinking water is a particular problem in areas where typhoid is endemic. For that reason, drink only bottled water or canned or bottled carbonated beverages, Wipe the outside of all bottles and cans before you open them. Ask for drinks without ice. Use bottled water to brush your teeth, and try not to swallow water in the shower. 3) Try to avoid raw fruits and vegetables. Because raw produce may have been washed in unsafe water, avoid fruits and vegetables that you can t peel. 4) Choose hot foods. Avoid food that s stored or served at room temperature. Steaming hot foods are best. 5) Try to clean toilets, door handles and water taps at least once a day with a household cleaner and paper towels or disposable cloths. 6) Keep personal items separate. Set aside towels, bed linen and utensils for your own use and wash them frequently in hot, soapy water. 7) Discuss with your Doctor about Typhoid vaccination. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo