THE TREATMENTS OF TYPHOID FEVER

         In my last post,  I discussed the about typhoid fever as relating to its definition and cause. I  promised to discuss about the treatment of typhoid fever and likewise the prevention of this dreadful ailment. Since prevention is better than cure,  I would like to start with the discussion about the prevention of typhoid fever before the treatment.

PREVENTION OF TYPHOID FEVER

1) Avoid the consumption of spoilt fruits 2) Keep a good hygiene habit. 3) Drink pure water only 4) Be assured that all your food are well cooked before consumption 5) Wash your hands frequently 6) Minimize the consumption of food bought from canteen. 7) Take vaccines that can prevent you from it

DIAGNOSING TYPHOID FEVER 

       In case you are perceiving the symptoms of typhoid fever which  I discussed in my previous post, you need to see your doctor.  The first thing your doctor will try to do is that he examines weather your symptoms is as a result of typhoid fever or not.  This will be tested by taking a sample of your blood , stool or urine to the laboratory and check weather the typhoid bacteria is present. He can also test this, using what is called the bone marrow culture. 

TREATING TYPHOID FEVER USING ORTHODOX MEDICINE 

       After which the doctor has examined you and he discovered that you are a victim of typhoid fever,  then  he can prescribe some antibiotics for you. The type of antibiotics to be prescribed will be determined by the situation of your ailments. CIPROFLOXACIN, (For non pregnant adult) ,CEFTRIAXONE (For children) . AMPICLOX can also be prescribed at the very earliest stage. When taking this drugs,  the doctor will advice you to stay away from all proteinous food. This is because most of proteinous food produces gases and can affect the intestine during their healing process. 

       Also note that some chronic case of typhoid will only by taken care of by operating the patient and eliminating the already Perforated part of the intestine.

HERBAL TREATMENTS FOR TYPHOID FEVER

Take plentiful of sandpaper leaf(Ewe ipin) and plentiful of cotton leaf (ewe owu) boil with pap water ( omi ogi)for about 30 minute and stat taking half cup every day and night Until you are healed.