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I Got Severe Body Ache With Fever Which Didnt Reduce After Taking Paracetamol.Do I Really Have Typhoid ?

i had throat pain for 1 day with body ache and i gt treated for it, the next day i got severe body ache with feverwhich didnt reduce after taking paracetamol. then i had my blood test for WIDAL and report came as so S.typhi H 1:160 POSITIVE and S.typhi O 1:160 positive. Doctor said i have typhoid and i am in 2nd stage. I had an injection, next day i am normal and still taking medicine prescribed for it. Do i really have typhoid
Wed, 3 Aug 2011
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Orthopaedic Surgeon 's  Response
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WIDAL Test has come positive indicating the infection. Doctor would have given antibiotic. Keep well hydrated. Avoid spicy, hard, fatty food. Eat bland, nutritious diet with fruits and vegetables. Drink plenty of water. Follow your Doctor's advice.
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Gastroenterologist, Surgical Dr. Ketan Vagholkar's  Response
Typhoid is a serious infection. Complete the course of antibiotics meticulously. Avoid foods which are heavy to digest. take complete rest.
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I Got Severe Body Ache With Fever Which Didnt Reduce After Taking Paracetamol.Do I Really Have Typhoid ?

Welcome to Healthcare Magic WIDAL Test has come positive indicating the infection. Doctor would have given antibiotic. Keep well hydrated. Avoid spicy, hard, fatty food. Eat bland, nutritious diet with fruits and vegetables. Drink plenty of water. Follow your Doctor s advice.