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Typhoid Fever

Typhoid fever is a contagious condition caused by the bacteria called salmonella Typhi. The infection can cause headaches, fever, or stomach upset. In case of severe symptoms, immediate medical attention is recommended.

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I am unable to eat spicy food after recovering from typhoid fever. Why?

Query: Hello doctor,I had typhoid for 3 months and had a swollen mouth with mouth ulcers which subsided along with the typhoid fever. I am unable to consume spicy food even at present. I was taking vitamin C and vitamin B 12 it seemed to help. Kindly suggest.Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Chibitam Hope Obia

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Regarding your symptoms of mouth swelling and mouth ulcer following your typhoid treatment can this be due to medication side effects, any history of drug allergy, or ingestion of a hot substance? Kindly take the following medications: ...  Read Full »

I have been taking vitamin tablets to stop my hair from falling out. Is there anything I can do to fix it?

Query: Hello doctor,I have just started to take vitamin supplements because of a slowly receding hairline. They are two tablets daily one is biotin and the other is selenium, both containing zinc and vitamins A, E, C, and B6. Is it okay to drink green tea while taking them? And is there anything I can do?K...  Read Full »


Dr. Suvash Sahu

Answer: Hello, Welcome toicliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. I would like to explain hair fall. 20 to 100 hair falls every day are very normal. So, it should be considered hair loss only if the number of hairs falls more than this. Straightening and other procedures also cause ...  Read Full »

My daughter has a rise in tempreture after a previous history of typhoid. How can she overcome it?

Query: Hello doctor, My 10-year-old daughter was diagnosed with typhoid using a widal test five years ago. The temperature varied from 98.8 to 100 degrees Fahrenheit. She was given one and a half tabs of taxim200 twice daily for 14 days after a few days. The temperature fluctuated between 98.6 and 99.7 deg...  Read Full »


Dr. Prashant Kumar Singh

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Since it is summer, body temperatures tend to be slightly higher than usual. You can ignore temperatures between 97 and 100 degrees Fahrenheit, but temperatures above 100 are a fever. However, if you have any doubts...  Read Full »

I am diagnosed with typhoid. What medicines should be taken for the same?

Query: Hello doctor,I have had a fever for the last four days and have done a WIDAL test. The result showed TO antigen positive up to 1:160 and TH positive up to 1:80. My post-graduation exam is coming, and I do not want to get admitted in the hospital as the doctor diagnosed it as typhoid. So, kindly sugg...  Read Full »


Dr. Krutika Shrikant Ingle

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com I understand your concern. Yes, you have typhoid, and it is not necessary to get admitted for it unless you have diarrhea, vomiting, and weakness. Please consult a doctor in person to start the treatment. Meanwhile, I would suggest the following: Drink a lot of flu...  Read Full »

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