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Suggest Treatment For Typhoid Fever In A Child
Question: My Son 10 years of age is diagnosed with typhoid fever. S Typhi blood test is positive. Also he tested 1:320 positive for typhoid.
He is given azithromycin 250mg B D for last 5 days. Also he is given cefexime 200mg DT BD. the fever goes upto 104F and comes down to 98.6F on giving paracetamol 250mg syrup. Every 6 hours temp starts to go up again.
Pls suggest if need to continue or change some medicine.
He is given azithromycin 250mg B D for last 5 days. Also he is given cefexime 200mg DT BD. the fever goes upto 104F and comes down to 98.6F on giving paracetamol 250mg syrup. Every 6 hours temp starts to go up again.
Pls suggest if need to continue or change some medicine.
Brief Answer:
Medicines are proper
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
A positive Widal test (1:320) as confirmed by a blood culture indicates typhoid fever. Usually they are sensitive to azithromycin and cefixime. You need to continue them as directed. Also give tepid sponging. Continue to give paracetamol as and when needed. I do not see a requirement to change any medicine.
Feel free to ask back.
Regards
Brief Answer:
Coconut water can be given
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for writing back. You can give him coconut water. Anything wholesome low on oil can be given as food. Give him plenty of water to drink. Also give him green leafy vegetables as that will help in constipation. If constipation persists, you may give lactulose syrup.
Let me know if I could help further. I do not see a report attached but you have already clarified the reports and they are not essential to attach.
Regards
Medicines are proper
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
A positive Widal test (1:320) as confirmed by a blood culture indicates typhoid fever. Usually they are sensitive to azithromycin and cefixime. You need to continue them as directed. Also give tepid sponging. Continue to give paracetamol as and when needed. I do not see a requirement to change any medicine.
Feel free to ask back.
Regards
Brief Answer:
Coconut water can be given
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for writing back. You can give him coconut water. Anything wholesome low on oil can be given as food. Give him plenty of water to drink. Also give him green leafy vegetables as that will help in constipation. If constipation persists, you may give lactulose syrup.
Let me know if I could help further. I do not see a report attached but you have already clarified the reports and they are not essential to attach.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I attach the reports of blood test.
He is having constipation.
Can i give him coconut water ? What else can be given for food?
Thanks
Also can I give him . Hi, I have provided some attachments. Please review them.
He is having constipation.
Can i give him coconut water ? What else can be given for food?
Thanks
Also can I give him . Hi, I have provided some attachments. Please review them.
Brief Answer:
No change in medication needed
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for providing the attachments. I have reviewed them. My previous suggestions hold. You need not change any medication.
Regards
No change in medication needed
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for providing the attachments. I have reviewed them. My previous suggestions hold. You need not change any medication.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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