Suggest treatment for typhoid
Patient: Hi Doctor, my wife is suffering from Typhoid for past 2 days, as prescribed by doctor we are taking tablets OFLOX-200 + Dolo + Cifran 250. Also she continue to take WOMENS HORLICKS with milk to feed 2 months old baby. Please advise : 1. Whether good to take womens Horlicks during typhoid. If no, advise which drink is good to increase mothers milk. 2. Best diet food to take during typhoid. 3. Is it ok to take CIFRAN 250 tab ? Doctor: Hello,I understand your concern.I am Dr. Arun Tank, infectious diseases specialist, answering your query.In my opinion you should continue with the women's Horlicks. There is no harm in taking it.You can take either tab. Cifran or oflox. Taking both is not essential.In typhoid high protein diet and fat free diet is adviced. Never dump intestine with heavy eating. It can cause a perforation in typhoid ulcer. Taking a small but frequent diet is adviced. Also do not eat spicy foods.I will be happy to answer your further concern, you can ask me on bit.ly/DrArun. Thank you.Dr Arun TankInfectious diseases specialist.