Suggest treatment for infection in the small intestine
Patient: Hello sir, my name is amit, i am from india... my problem is that in november, 2009 i was suffering from typhoid high fever..i was go through medical treatment upto 4 months, but all is vain. every doctor have his unique opinion. they didn't make diagnose .then i meet dr. rajinder , my further treatment was go through under the observation of dr. rajinder. during his treatment their is a fine improvement in my heath. After one and half month he sugesst me start DOT treatement with Cat 3, as a factor of tuberclosis. i took the tretment . for the next 4 months everything was going to be very fine , their is no problem...  but now from last 6 days ihave the same problem again..i have high pain in my abdomen every time. doctors said their is an infection in my small intenstine ... i consult 4 doctors in these 6 days including dr. rajinder , but i have no relief..... today i meet dr. yogi and he start my treatment with an injection namely as NETSPAN(NETILMICIN SULFATE INJECTION USP). HE SAY THE TREATMENT DURATION WILL BE 10 DAYS DURING WHICH I HAVE TO TAKE ONE INJECTION DAILY.......I WANT TO ASK IS THIS INJECTION IS GOOD FOR ME .  As i think the doctors are unable to diagnose my problem. i wanna help. please help me Doctor: HiThanks for posting on HCMI will say you need to trust your Doctor to get over your problem.Changing Doctors is not the best attitude.You may have to see a Doctor and again for reevaluation to be well diagnosed and also to evaluate evolution on treatment.Abdominal pain could be caused by bacteria infection and in this case, antibiotics will be indicated with netilmicin being one of the drugs well indicated in abdominal infections.However, this drug may cause kidney and nerve problems.Your Doctor will always evaluate the risk and benefits of the drug before prescribing.If i were your treating Doctor, i will face your problem first with a stool culture and antibiotic sensitivity test.I will advise you continue with the drugs as prescribed by the Doctor since you are in the hospital since duration of treatment up to 12days(averagely 7days) may be accepted.However, you may have to have your renal functions evaluated.Hope this will helpBest regards