Typhoid, Chikungunya

Dr Pushkar Pradip Shah, Consultant Physician and Diabetologist, offers precise diagnosis and careful medical care to acute infectious fevers such as Typhoid and Chikungunya at SANJIVANI SPECIALITY CLINIC. It is essential to prevent complications and ensure a swift recovery through timely intervention and close monitoring.

Typhoid Fever Management

Typhoid Fever is a bacterial infection caused by Salmonella Typhi, which is frequently transmitted through contaminated water or food. Symptoms include prolonged high fever, fatigue, abdominal pain, and headache.

• Diagnosis and Confirmation:This diagnosis is typically confirmed by blood tests, such as the Widal test or, ideally, by blood culture, which provides the most accurate diagnosis.
• Antibiotic Therapy:It is all about administering the correct dose of antibiotics as a treatment. Dr Shah will use drugs based on the resistance patterns in the area and the patient's condition to eradicate the bacteria to the fullest extent.
• Supportive Care:It is essential to stay hydrated and maintain a balanced diet. We observe complications such as intestinal bleeding or perforation.

Chikungunya Fever Treatment

Chikungunya is a viral disease caused by Aedes mosquitoes, characterised by immediate fever and acute, long-term, debilitating joint pain (arthralgia) that may last weeks or months.

Supportive Treatment: Since it is a viral infection, there is no specific cure. Management is directed toward alleviation of symptoms:

The goal is to utilise effective analgesics and anti-inflammatory medications to manage joint pain and fever.

Getting enough rest and fluid.

Management of Chronic Joint Pains: The fact that Chikungunya can result in chronic arthritis after the acute period is significant. Dr Shah receives continuous treatment and medication to stay on top of this long-lasting joint pain to provide the patient with mobility and quality of life.