An acute illness characterized by fever caused by infection with the bacterium Salmonella typhi. Typhoid fever has an insidious onset, with fever, headache, constipation, malaise, chills, and muscle pain. Diarrhea is uncommon, and vomiting is not usually severe.
Signs and Symptoms
Individuals with typhoid may experience the following symptoms:
Severity: Mild · Moderate · Severe
- chills (Moderate)
- vomiting (Severe)
- fatigue (Moderate)
- high fever (Severe)
- headache (Moderate)
- nausea (Severe)
- constipation (Moderate)
- abdominal pain (Moderate)
- diarrhoea (Severe)
- toxic look (typhos) (Severe)
- belly pain (Moderate)
Management and Self-Care
Recommended measures for managing typhoid include:
- eat high calorie vegitables
- antiboitic therapy
- consult doctor
- medication
⚠ Caution
Medical Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional for diagnosis and treatment of any medical condition. If you are experiencing severe symptoms, seek emergency medical care immediately.