hi  iam 29 years old  and i weigh about 69kgs i was diagnosed with typhoid 1:160 in June i was put on antibiotics for about  2 weeks i have  lost a considerable amount of weight and its been hard to gain it back please advise... could the typhoid still be in my system?
Hello dear, Thank you for your contact to Chat Doctor. I read and understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor answering your concern. No, you can regain the weight, but it takes some time. Typhoid causes a state of severe catabolism that is why the weight is severely reduced. Taking diet after convalescent period is very important. You should not take a bulky diet at once, taking a small frequent diet is good. Typhoid causes small intestinal ulcer if you eat bulky diet it can be perforated. Perforated ulcer can cause many complications, so better thing is you have to avoid it. You have to start gradually daily exercise. It will be built up the muscle mass and helps to regain your weight. I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/ Chat Doctor. Thank you, ChatDoctorInfectious diseases specialist, ChatDoctor.