What is the cause for sore throat after a typhoid fever?
Patient: i felt giddiness, i was diagnosed typhoid, but i had no fever at that time.I got fever five days back. treated with oral medication for 5 days. i didnot get fever or giddiness again. doctor discontinue the medicines but i still feel ill, tired and i also have sore throat. is it normal or i am feeling ill becoz of sore throat. Doctor: HelloThank You for contacting HCM.Welcome to Health Care Magic.My name is Dr Muhammad Ahmad & i will look into your problem.I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way.Course of Typhoid:        It's an infection of GUT Even if diagnosed  early and treated well with best antibiotics it take 7-10 days to get cured ,some times it can also go to chronic stage which may not be symptomatic but bug stays there.  Cough ,sore throat:             Having Dry cough and rarely cough with sputum is a common sequellae of Typhoid feveer and patients often report it.  Is feeling Ill normal:          Yes almost hundred percent of patients report feeling ill ,lethargic and weak even after their treatment has been completed its because of high grade of fever which frequently have occured during course of illness and low diet and heavy duty meds given to patients.   What to do:    (1) Complete course of meds      2- Make sure infection is no more there by follow up exam and tests      3- Take good rest and food      4- In a month or so you will start getting to feel normal. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. Wishing you good health