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Got Typhoid, Relapsed, Vomiting. Taken Antibiotics. What Can Be Done To Cure?

Posted on Thu, 5 Jul 2012

Question: My fiance is out of the country and got typhoid. He's been treated with antibiotics, but seems to have relapsed right now and can't get to a hospital. He's vomiting and very weak. What can be done right now to help him?

Answered by Dr. Pavan Kumar Gupta (4 hours later)

Hello and thanks for query,

I understand your concern and will try to help you.

For proper treatment it is essential to know whether it is relapsed typhoid or some food poisioning or some other infections.

He must visit hospital or some doctor not only for diagnosis and treatment but also for possible intravenous fluids to correct any salt or water loss.

In the mean time he must keep on taking plenty of oral liquids to avoid dehydration.

I hope to have answered your query; however you can revert to me for any further query.

Thanks and best of luck.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Pavan Kumar Gupta (2 hours later)

We already know about fluids. This is a relapse from the typhoid, not food poisoning. It's been going on for 3 weeks now. If there is no fever, could this indicate some kind of damage to his intestines or pancreas? The medical care in Nigeria is useless. They have given him Cipro and I think Z-pack and not looking at anything else. Can you suggest what to tell them? I looked up remedies like raisins, bananas and honey, cloves boiled in water etc. What symptoms might we look for if there are complications? I think if we aren't proactive, the doctors won't go the extra mile for him.

Answered by Dr. Pavan Kumar Gupta (2 hours later)

Hello,

If there is no fever, then it is not a relapse of typhoid. Vomiting and nausea may be due to gastritis which is inflammation of inner linings of stomach.

Typhoid does affect the intestines but does not affect the pancreas as such.

Ideally urine output should be maintained and proper salt and water should be given.

If possible serum electrolytes should be done and blood counts and culture should be done, if fever is present. Please discuss about this with his treating doctor.

Possible complications could be blood in vomiting and severe pain abdomen.

Give fruit juices and sweet and salty lemon water.

I hope and pray to god that he recovers fast.

Get back to me for any further query.

Thanks
Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E