18/06/2026
*WHAT IS TYPHOID?*
Typhoid = bacterial infection caused by _Salmonella Typhi_. You get it from contaminated food, water, or contact with infected person.
*WHAT THE GUT DOES:*
1. *Digests food* - Breaks down what you eat
2. *Absorbs nutrients* - Gets vitamins into blood
3. *Fights germs* - Gut lining blocks bad bacteria
4. *Removes waste* - Sends toxins out as stool
*EARLY WARNING SIGNS:*
1. *High fever* - 39-40°C, lasts days, worse at night
2. *Stomach pain* - Belly ache, bloating
3. *Weakness* - Body just “tired tired”
4. *Loss of appetite* - Food no sweet again
5. *Constipation or diarrhea* - Toilet wahala
6. *Headache* - Dull, constant one
*WHAT CAUSES IT:*
1. *Dirty water* - Sachet water from bad source, borehole near soakaway
2. *Unwashed food* - Fruits, vegetables, salad
3. *Street food* - Poor hygiene by vendors
4. *Poor handwashing* - After toilet, before eating
5. *Carrier person* - Someone who has it but no symptoms
*PREVENTION:*
1. *Boil water* - Or buy registered sachet/bottled water
2. *Wash hands* - Soap + water before eating, after toilet
3. *Eat hot food* - Heat kills Salmonella
4. *Wash fruits/veg* - With clean water + salt
5. *Typhoid vaccine* - Ask doctor if you’re high risk
*TREATMENT:*
1. *Lab test* - Widal test or blood culture to confirm
2. *Antibiotics* - Cipro, Azithromycin etc - ONLY doctor prescription
3. *Rest + fluids* - ORS, water, light food like pap
4. *No self-medication* - Wrong antibiotics = resistance.
CURE:
yes, typhoid is curable with correct antibiotics for full 7-14 days. but don't stop drugs when fever drops or else, it will come back stronger.
NOTE
if fever last 3+ with belly pain , don't be taking "antimalarial + paracetamol" alone.
Go test for typhoid too.
clean water+clean hands. stay Healthy 👍.