How do Typhoid Fever symptoms progress week by week?

drravi

I've heard Typhoid Fever gets worse over time if untreated. Can someone describe how the symptoms change and intensify from the first week into the second and third weeks?

isabella

If typhoid fever goes untreated, the symptoms typically progress in stages over 3–4 weeks. In the first week, signs are mild and flu-like, including low-grade fever, headache, fatigue, loss of appetite, and mild stomach discomfort. By the second week, the fever usually becomes higher and persistent, accompanied by abdominal pain, diarrhea or constipation, and sometimes a rose-colored rash. Fatigue and weakness intensify, and confusion or lethargy may appear. In the third week, without treatment, the illness can become severe, with persistent high fever, worsening abdominal pain, intestinal bleeding or perforation, and potential complications like anemia or infections in other organs. Early diagnosis and antibiotics are crucial to prevent progression and serious complications.

ava

Yes, if typhoid fever is left untreated, symptoms typically worsen in a progressive, week-by-week pattern. In the first week, mild fever, fatigue, headache, and abdominal discomfort appear, often resembling a common viral infection. By the second week, the fever becomes high and persistent, reaching around 103–104°F, and symptoms like abdominal pain, diarrhea or constipation, coated tongue, and rash (rose spots) may develop. In the third week, the illness can become severe, with delirium, dehydration, intestinal bleeding, or perforation if not treated promptly. Without medical care, these complications can become life-threatening, but with early diagnosis and antibiotics, recovery is typically smooth and complete.