What is Typhoid (Enteric Fever)/Aantrik Jwara?
Typhoid is recognized as enteric fever in medico-term, Motijhara, Manthara
and Aantrik-jwara in Hindi language which is the effect of a gram-negative
bacteria called Salmonella typhi and spreads by consumption of contaminated
food stuffs, and water. The word typhoid has been gotten from tuphos so that
means stupor and tend to relapse in some of cases.
It is usually concerned with
poor sanitation and hygienic condition. It really is a significant global
health issue which is quite common in developing countries like India but still
remains a serious health threat that can be fatal in unattended children cases.
Although, typhoid vaccine is accessible now but not very effective against the
disease.
Causes of Typhoid
Poverty, insufficient education and lack of training.
Eating contaminated foods and drinking
unfiltered water.
Consumption of raw and uncooked food.
Close contact with infected person.
Unhygienic personal or general public environment.
Moving in typhoid prevalent endemic area.
Signs and Symptoms of typhoid fever
High grade Fever - 102° - 104° F, with or without chills.
Gastro-intestinal disorders like irregular bowels with smell, severe
diarrhea, constipation, stomach-ache, nausea, vomiting, swelling in intestine,
abdominal distension, blood in the stools due to ulcerations or perforation in
intestinal walls, loss of appetite, excessive thirst, sore throat.
Abnormal mouth tastes.
Skin rashes especially on chest and abdominal region.
Poor immunity, headaches, sweating, lassitude, discomfort, tiredness,
lethargy, fatigue and general weakness.
Hepatomegaly / enlarged liver, splenomegaly / spleen enlargement in some of
cases.
Myalgia - Muscular pain and bodyache.
Sometimes Cough, Leucopenia, Bradycardia.
Epistaxis - Nose bleeding.
Mood fluctuations, Hallucinations, Delirium.
How to treat Typhoid fever permanently with Allopathic Medicines
In Allopathic system of medicines, different types of antibiotics are
accessible to deal with typhoid
infections and 95% of cases can be managed with oral antibiotics - like
Ampicillin, Chloramphenicol, Azithromycin, cefixime, etc.
Other antibiotics to treat typhoid fever are Ciprofloxacin, Ofloxacin,
Pefloxacin, Levofloxacin, Sparfloxacin (Fluoroquinolones), Trimethoprim,
Sulfamethoxazole (Sulphonamides), ceftriaxone, cefotaxime, cefoperazone
(Cephalosporins) etc.
In condition of persistent vomiting, frequent loose stools and distension
of the abdomen, hospital admission is required for intensive treatment with
parenteral antibiotics and intravenous fluid administration.
Antipyretics or analgesics like Paracitamol, Aspirin, Ibuprofen, Diclofenac
sodium should be prescribed for fever, bodyache, and headache.
Blood transfusion in the conditions of intestinal bleeding credited to
perforation, or ulceration of the gut.
Note - Always keep in your mind, antibiotic therapy should be continued
till complete recovery and to prevent recurrence of the infection too. Other
than this, always use any antibiotic under supervision of
gastro-enterologist due to the fact,
they are not free from side-effects.
Some classical Ayurvedic Medicines for Typhoid fever
Muktashukti Bhasma.
Pravala Bhasma.
Mrigshringa Bhasma.
Kasturibhairava Rasa.
Vasantmalati Ras.
Saubhagya Vati.
Jwararyabhra.
Lauhasava.
Vishmushtayasava.
Sarvajwaralauha.
Navayasa Churna.
Amritarishta.
Sitopladi Churna.
Medical Diagnosis of Typhoid fever
Widal test- It is a test of agglutination against O and H antigens. Here
visible agglutination means positive typhoid.
Blood test - TLC & DLC.
Stool or rectal swab culture.
Blood culture.
Bone marrow culture.
Intestinal secretions (vomitus or duodenal aspirate) culture.
PCR - Polymerase chain reaction assessment.
ELISA test - Indirect enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay analysis for immunoglobulin M (IgM) and IgG antibodies.
Liver transaminase test.
Serum bilirubin examination.
How can we prevent typhoid fever?
Some prevention tips and measures to protect from typhoid fever are
following -
Always wash your hands with herbal
soap simply just before preparing foods and intaking meals.
Keep opt for hygienic routines and educational awareness about proper hygienic
maintenance is necessary.
Typhoid fever is a waterborne disease, so boiled or purified water should
be used in case there is typhoid fever. Other than this, home stored drinking
water should be made safe with covering it.
Children need to be immunized with typhoid vaccine to fight with
infections.
Food safety - Only intake fresh, hot and pure foods and make a separation
to foods that you would possibly think can be contaminated. Usually do not eat
any thing from street side vendors.
Make a key separation from already infected person.
Some other suggestions and tips
for Typhoid sufferers
Complete bed rest is necessary, because typhoid fever triggers great
weakness.
Wash well the utensils, handkerchiefs, towels, wearing garments, and many
others, to stop further contamination.
What to eat and drink in Typhoid fever
The dietary regimen of the patient is vital that needs to be taken great care and attention regarding
typhoid, so, always consume soft, light, and easily digestible ingredients
like papaya, apple, raisins, liquid
foods such as barley water, diluted milk,
fresh fruits juices (pomegranate, mousambi, lemon juices) porridge, Khichadi,
rice gruel, softly cooked rice, Moongh pulse, Arahar pulse and so on.
What never to eat and drink in Typhoid fever
Keep away from ice cream, cold drinks, spices, green chillies, condiments,
pickles, preserved foods, raw food, raw vegetables, shellfish, heavy to digest
foods, fast foods, junk foods, greasy foods etc.
Do not intake caffeinated refreshments like tea, or coffee and carbonated
or alcoholic drinks should be better avoided.
Chewing of tobacco and smoking of cigarrete may additionally deliver
nagative outcomes.
Home cures for typhoid
Chewing of a couple of basil leaves may be considered a best home remedy
to care for typhoid.
Prepare decoction of Munakka, Anjeer and Khub kalan and should be in taken
2-3 times daily.
If you are stricken with dehydration due to loose motions and high fever
then try to increase fluid intake to stay hydrated and putting off systemic
toxins. For this motive, drink no less than 2 - 2.5 litres normal water per
day. Apart from this, coconut water, fruit juices, vegetable soups, glucose
water and home made ORS should be consumed.
Maintain a good hygiene and sanitation to avoid spreading the disease into
others.
Cold Compresses - Freezed water or crushed ice-cubes should be utilized for
cold padding on forehead to enable elevated temperature to descend and come
down.
Chewing of cloves is also a good home remedy to deal with typhoid fever.
Make a paste of raw garlic cloves and consumed it to improving immunity
strength as it is able to fight with typhoid infection.
Herbal tea of basil leaves, black pepper, cloves and ginger works admirably
in the condition of typhoid fever.
Some Ayurvedic herbs to take care of Typhoid
Jeera - Cumin - Cuminum cyminum.
Brahmi - Waterhyssop - Bacopa monnieri.
Giloy - Heart-leaved moonseed - Tinospora Cordifolia.
Bhunimba / Kalamegha - Andrographis paniculata.
Khubkalan - Hedge Mustard - Sysimbrium officinalis.
Dried grapes - Raisin - Vitis vinifera.
Pippali - Long pepper - Piper longum.
Basil - Saint-Joseph's-wort - Ocimum sanctum.
Jau - Barley - Hordeum vulgare.
Lavang - Clove - Syzygium aromaticum.
Isabgol - Psyllium Husk - Plantago ovata.
Bala - Country Mallow - Sida cordifolia.
Nirgundi - Chinese chastetree - Vitex negundo.
Dronpushpi / Gooma - Leucas
cephalotes.
Musta - Nut grass - Cyperus rotundus.
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Written by Rajesh
Kumar
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