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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Fever And Pain In Eyes Due To Typhoid

Hi...my daughter (3 yrs) had a very mild form of typhoid a few weeks ago (we live in Indonesia) but recovered fully. Today almost a full three weeks later she has a temperature of 39.4 fluctuating and has mentioned her eyes hurt. We are monitoring but need some reassurance. Waiting times in Jakarta for doctors are obscenely long so generally we monitor at home unless things go pear shaped. Any suggestions? Her food intake has dropped but she is still eating a little with no signs of vomiting.
Wed, 9 Sep 2015
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Hi

Welcome to the HCM

I understand your concerns. Sometimes, typhoid fever can relapse leading to recurrence of fever. Also, there is always a possibility for self limiting viral infection or other coincident infection. So, I would recommend you to get her WIDAL test, complete blood counts and urine routine test done at a laboratory. You may post the reports for my reference, so that I may guide you in best possible way.
In the meanwhile, you may give her acetaminophen for relief of fever spikes and repeat the dose every 6-8 hours if fever persists.

Hopefully this will be helpful.

Take care
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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Fever And Pain In Eyes Due To Typhoid

Hi Welcome to the HCM I understand your concerns. Sometimes, typhoid fever can relapse leading to recurrence of fever. Also, there is always a possibility for self limiting viral infection or other coincident infection. So, I would recommend you to get her WIDAL test, complete blood counts and urine routine test done at a laboratory. You may post the reports for my reference, so that I may guide you in best possible way. In the meanwhile, you may give her acetaminophen for relief of fever spikes and repeat the dose every 6-8 hours if fever persists. Hopefully this will be helpful. Take care