Typhoid Fever Recovery Time

Dr. Harloveleen Singh GhumanMBBS, Diploma Emergency medicineGeneral Physician

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Good evening sorry for your condition typhoid is a illness which takes long time to subside and you have to take full course of antibiotics plus there are preventive measures you have to keep in mind you have to always drink filtered water no junk food no street food take care of your hygiene washing hands everytime you go to washroom for further help you can consult me online and I can give you tips how to prevent typhoid and also give you full course of antibiotics so that it never happens again. Thanks. 

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Dr. Karuna ChawlaBHMSHomeopath

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The patient should rest in bed till the acute symptoms subside. He should not be given any solid foods for the first few days of the treatment. He may be given plenty of fresh fruits and vegetable juices. The idea is to provide a high carbohydrate based diet as the liver is infected, and minimize the strain on the liver. Suji or dhalia porridge, soft custards, curd rice are other soft easy digestable foods. Fruits and vegetables are highly recommended, and can be used to prepare juices. Those like lemon, grapes, pear, tomato, carrot, beet and yes, sugarcane are preferable. Sugarcane juice, mixed with lime juice, being high carbohydrate can hasten recovery from jaundice. Half a glass of this juice, mixed with half a lime, may be given to the patient twice daily. It is, however, very essential that the juice must be pure and preferably prepared at home in a hygienic manner. Resistance is low in jaundice and any infected beverage could only make matters worse. It is also important to prepare this juice fresh each time and avoid storing it. After the severity of the decease has passed, the patient may be given a simple and well-balanced diet. The emphasis should be on fresh juicy fruits such as orange, apple, pineapple, grapes, papaya and mango, and vegetables such as spinach, fenugreek and carrots. The patient should avoid all fats like ghee, butter, cream and oils for at last two weeks and thereafter their consumption should be kept down to the minimum. Digestive disturbances must be avoided. No food with a tendency to ferment or putrefy in the lower intestines like pulses and legumes should be included in the diet. Other effective home remedy is the use of green leaves or radish (muli). The leaves should be pounded and their juice extracted. It should be strained through a clean piece of muslin before use. 

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Wait for a week. Get recovery from viral disease. Go for HIV test later at recognized center for counselling and testing. 

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Dr. Udaya Nath SahooMBBSInternal Medicine Specialist

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Hello, Thanks for your query on Lybrate "As"per your clinical history please follow like this - 1)Take a high protein diet and it is necessary for recovery from typhoid fever. Approximately 100 gm of protein per day is recommended for adults. Protein can be obtained from foods such as eggs and milk. 2)A healthy intake of carbohydrates is a must to meet the body's energy requirements.So you can consume those food sources of carbohydrates that are easily digestible. Consume well cooked foods that are not high in sugar. 3)Typhoid leads to damage of the digestive tract and hence any foods that cause irritation should be avoided. Fiber can be harsh on the digestive system and hence it is better to follow a low-fiber diet or try to avoid it. 4)Due to fever and sweating, there is an increased loss of electrolytes such as potassium and sodium. So you can consume fruit juices, soups and broths to compensate for the mineral loss. 5)Ensure a good intake of fluids to make up for the loss of hydration. Fluid intake is also necessary to encourage elimination of waste material and toxins through the urine. 6)Try to maintain good hygiene in order to prevent a spread of typhoid. Wash your hands frequently with hot water and soap especially before eating and after going to the bathroom. 7)Try to avoid handling food as this can cause the disease to spread. 8)Keep your personal items such as towels and utensils separate. Also wash them regularly with hot water and soap. Clothes, towels or bed linen that are heavily soiled should first be soaked in disinfectant for a some time before being washed. 9)You can bath if you have no fever Hope that helps 

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Dr. Surbhi AgrawalPDDM, MHA, MBBSGeneral Physician

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In the active phase (ie, when you have fever, diarrhea), only semisolid foods, soups and fruit juices are allowed. In fruits, banana and Chikoo can be consumed as much as possible. Curd should be consumed in the form of buttermilk as it has the necessary probiotics to help in digestion and enable the body to fight the Typhoid bacteria. Idly is a good choice at this time. Note that here's a restriction on FAT/OIL, non veg, milk in the active phase of the illness. In the recovery phase (when fever is gone and diarrhea is controlled), all foods can be tried. Avoid fat, oil and nonveg to prevent Typhoid relapse. If any food gives you diarrhea or gas/flatulence, avoid it for a week and try again. Recovery phase can be as long as a month or more. The more care you take in this phase, the better are your chances to get cured completely. 

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Dr. G.R. AgrawalDHMS (Hons.)Homeopath

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Hello, You need to follow certain natural norms to recover from typhoid. Tk, care of personal hygiene. Tk, plenty of water free from contamination to hydrate your body to eliminate toxins as contamination is a particular problem maintaing typhoid fever. Your diet be easily digestible on time to safeguard your digestion esystem. Tk, complete rest as exertion might raise your fever. Tk, homoeopathic medicine:@.Typhoidinum 30-5 drops, thrice. Avoid, junkfood alcohol & nicotine. Tk, care. 

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Dr. Sajeev KumarC.S.C, D.C.H, M.B.B.SGeneral Physician

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There Is no special diet and by 2 weeks your infection must be cured and you can eat all homemade foods, fruits and be normal in life . Once treated typhoid is not a fatal disease and can be treated like a normal fever condition 

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Dr. Suresh ChhatwaniMBBSGeneral Physician

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1: 80 tire is not To be worried - in fact it is normal titre by some Labs. Repeat rising titre is the confirmation of Typhoid fever. If your child is Vaccinated for Typhoid fever than this tire is normal - only conformatory REPORT is blood culture. Get PROPER ANTIBIOTIC course, and than give vaccine for prevention. Your other child will not get infection by contact. FEEL FREE TO ASK PRIVATELY WITH DETAILS FOR more scientific suggestions. 

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Dr. Lalit Kumar TripathyMBBSGeneral Physician

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1.Consult doctor with blood report like Widal/Typhidot test. 2.If it is Typhoid, you have to take a full course of antibiotic for 10-14 days 3.Take Bland semi solid diet like rice with yogurt, porridge, barley, fruit (avoid skin/seeds) custard, Avoid spicy, oily and fatty food. Take light and easily digestible diet. Take meals at short interval to avoid nausa/vomiting, .Avoid meat/poultry/egg 4.Drink plenty of water/lime juice/ glucose water/ coconut water, sugar cane/ Fresh fruit (avoid citrus fruits) Juice, milk 5. Take Adequate rest. 

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Dr. Jatin SoniMBBSGeneral Physician

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I will suggest you to eat nutritious home made food with adequate fluid intake and take physical rest. 

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