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Had Fever, Weakness, Headache, Itching, Vomiting And No Appetite. Have High SGPT And SGOT. Prescribed Cefodoxime And Levofloxacin
Question: Mu husband had fever on 6th aug, after that he was feeling extremely week and he was feeling his feets are very heavy, and he had a bad headache with low bp and he had itching all over his body.he had vomiting and no apetite. we did the blood test, and the result came: S typhy H: 1:80. SGPT and sgot was high and platelate and wbc count was low.
The doctor diagonosed this as typhoid with slightly lever affected. She prescribed antibiotics cefodoxime, and levofloxacin for 5 days with a lever tonic heptowell and beplex forte and atarax tablet for the allergy.Within few days he was recovered, was able to eat, was feeling good. then after 7 days we did the blood test again and the report was as follows:
S Typhy H:1:320 POSITIVE
Styphy O: 1:320 POSITIVE, SGPT AND SGOT was normal and platelet count increased.
but we continue with heptowell and beplex-forte.
Doctor prescribed Ritolide:10 tablets on 17th Aug as he has mild fever of 98 sometimes in the day or night.he also prescribed no worm tablet for the itching and banocide as the easnophil was 7High. After taking this the fever never came back.but the itching was only at his feet.
now he has joined at his workfor last three weeks, and on normakl diet. he has some rashes at his both the feet just above his heel and some itching is there which is still a problem.
Yesterday we have done the blood test.
the result is:
Styphy H:No Aggutination
S Typhy O: 1:80
WBC:NORMAL
EASNOPHIL:1 NORMAL
SGPT:SLIGHTLY HIGH 75
SGOT:45.
He is feeling his heavy feet again today and a slight headache now.
I AM VERY CONFUSED: Is he has typhoid still in his body?
Is the lever is affected till now?
please guide me what to do now?
The doctor diagonosed this as typhoid with slightly lever affected. She prescribed antibiotics cefodoxime, and levofloxacin for 5 days with a lever tonic heptowell and beplex forte and atarax tablet for the allergy.Within few days he was recovered, was able to eat, was feeling good. then after 7 days we did the blood test again and the report was as follows:
S Typhy H:1:320 POSITIVE
Styphy O: 1:320 POSITIVE, SGPT AND SGOT was normal and platelet count increased.
but we continue with heptowell and beplex-forte.
Doctor prescribed Ritolide:10 tablets on 17th Aug as he has mild fever of 98 sometimes in the day or night.he also prescribed no worm tablet for the itching and banocide as the easnophil was 7High. After taking this the fever never came back.but the itching was only at his feet.
now he has joined at his workfor last three weeks, and on normakl diet. he has some rashes at his both the feet just above his heel and some itching is there which is still a problem.
Yesterday we have done the blood test.
the result is:
Styphy H:No Aggutination
S Typhy O: 1:80
WBC:NORMAL
EASNOPHIL:1 NORMAL
SGPT:SLIGHTLY HIGH 75
SGOT:45.
He is feeling his heavy feet again today and a slight headache now.
I AM VERY CONFUSED: Is he has typhoid still in his body?
Is the lever is affected till now?
please guide me what to do now?
Brief Answer:
No Typhoid but Liver still affected
Detailed Answer:
Dear Piu,
Thanks for a detailed case history.
The recent blood investigation report suggests:
1. S typhi H: No Agglutination; S typhi O: 1:80
This indicates the antibody to S typhi is present. But a titer of 1:80 is very less & is not considered significant. (Widal test is positive if TO antigen titer is more than 1:160 in presence of active infection)
Such titers are usually present after recovery from Typhoid.
And since it has decreased from 1:320 to 1:80 it definitely means Typhoid is cured.
2. The values of SGOT & SGPT are raised, an indicator of Liver injury.
And as it was normal before & has increased recently, it is a reason of concern.
So, it will be better to consult a Gastroenterologist & get a proper clinical examination done.
Investigation like Ultrasound scan of Abdomen will be helpful.
If possible, kindly upload the blood investigation reports & also a picture of the rashes in the feet.
It will be helpful for us to make a better diagnosis.
There is no need to worry, your husband will be fine.
Please let me know if I can clarify further.
Wishing a good health.
Take care.
No Typhoid but Liver still affected
Detailed Answer:
Dear Piu,
Thanks for a detailed case history.
The recent blood investigation report suggests:
1. S typhi H: No Agglutination; S typhi O: 1:80
This indicates the antibody to S typhi is present. But a titer of 1:80 is very less & is not considered significant. (Widal test is positive if TO antigen titer is more than 1:160 in presence of active infection)
Such titers are usually present after recovery from Typhoid.
And since it has decreased from 1:320 to 1:80 it definitely means Typhoid is cured.
2. The values of SGOT & SGPT are raised, an indicator of Liver injury.
And as it was normal before & has increased recently, it is a reason of concern.
So, it will be better to consult a Gastroenterologist & get a proper clinical examination done.
Investigation like Ultrasound scan of Abdomen will be helpful.
If possible, kindly upload the blood investigation reports & also a picture of the rashes in the feet.
It will be helpful for us to make a better diagnosis.
There is no need to worry, your husband will be fine.
Please let me know if I can clarify further.
Wishing a good health.
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
Thanks for your reply.
he was eating some protien XXXXXXX food for last two-three days and just started to have spices and outside food. the day on which the blood is collected in the evening, he had outside food at noon.He had some hard work and exertion also for two three days. can that harm the lever?
can these increases his sgpt and sgot?
i will surely upload his reports in next followup.
he was eating some protien XXXXXXX food for last two-three days and just started to have spices and outside food. the day on which the blood is collected in the evening, he had outside food at noon.He had some hard work and exertion also for two three days. can that harm the lever?
can these increases his sgpt and sgot?
i will surely upload his reports in next followup.
Brief Answer:
Kindly view the details
Detailed Answer:
Dear Piu,
Thanks for your follow up query.
1. As your husband has just recovered from Typhoid, it is advisable to avoid spicy & outside foods for few more days.
2. Increase in liver enzymes is seen in individuals with Typhoid, which comes down to normal level with treatment.
SGOT & SGPT levels can also increase due to presence of fatigue, exertion, stress & improper dietary habits as it puts stress over the functioning of the liver.
If that is the case, the Liver function tests can be repeated after one week & if there is no improvement in the values, then an opinion from a Gastroenterologist should be taken.
Hope I have been able to answer your query. Please let me know if I can clarify further.
Wishing a good health.
Take care.
Kindly view the details
Detailed Answer:
Dear Piu,
Thanks for your follow up query.
1. As your husband has just recovered from Typhoid, it is advisable to avoid spicy & outside foods for few more days.
2. Increase in liver enzymes is seen in individuals with Typhoid, which comes down to normal level with treatment.
SGOT & SGPT levels can also increase due to presence of fatigue, exertion, stress & improper dietary habits as it puts stress over the functioning of the liver.
If that is the case, the Liver function tests can be repeated after one week & if there is no improvement in the values, then an opinion from a Gastroenterologist should be taken.
Hope I have been able to answer your query. Please let me know if I can clarify further.
Wishing a good health.
Take care.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
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