Typhoid Perforation
Bursting of Small Intestine
Overview
Typhoid Perforation is a condition in which the small intestine bursts due to severe or inadequately treated typhoid fever. It can cause severe abdomen infection leading to surgical emergencies requiring urgent attention.
Symptoms
Typhoid Perforation can cause severe infection of abdomen due to which a patient may experience one or more than one of the following symptoms:
Severe Abdominal Pain
Distention
Chills and Fever
Nausea and Vomiting
Causes
Typhoid Perforation is caused by severe or inadequately treated typhoid fever caused by pathogen salmonellosis.
Diagnosis
Other than regular physical examination, a doctor may require to perform some tests to determine the best way of treatment. The tests may include:
Ultrasound
X-Ray
CT Scan
When to See a Doctor
Make an appointment right away if any worrisome symptoms appear.
Treatment
Typhoid Perforation requires urgent attention and can be treated with minimal complications if a surgery is performed on time.
Risks, Complications & Preventions
Typhoid Perforation is a life threatening condition if not diagnosed and treated on time and can cause complications if not attended immediately. Typhoid Perforation is caused due to typhoid which can be prevented by taking the following measures.
- Drink Clean Water
- Improve Sanitation
- Typhoid Vaccination
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Dr. Faisal Murad
Chief of Surgery & Laparoscopic Surgery
M.B.B.S., MCPS, FCPS (Surgery), Fellowship Telemedicine
Dr. Mustafa Javed
Orthopedic Surgery
BSc, MBBS, MRCS (Edinburgh, UK), FRCS, Trauma & Orthopedics (Edinburgh, UK), CCT (Yorkshire, UK)
