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Jaundice and typhoid
Pls check my younger brother cbc he is 18 year old since 3 days he treated at home with iv and antibiotics but he didn't able to eat something, continue vomiting high fever with constipation what to do I'm attaching his report pls suggest
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Hi dear
Ur brother is having abnormal liver tests so he needs treatment for it
The vomiting could be because of it as well
We need to find out what is causing the abnormal liver tests in order to start the treatment
So kindly consult on practo so that we can discuss ur complaints in detail and start the treatment accordingly
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Your brothers report shows he has typhoid and increased bilirubin level and liver enzyme ALT.Jaundice accompanying typhoid is very rare,though there cases.In such instances he should be tested for hepatitis A and B ,A being more possible it's food born viral disease.
Constipation is common in typhoid
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His high fever, vomiting with dehydration is an indication for hospital admission and further management ,to prevent complications
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