Guidance for a caregiver at home?

ava

I am caring for a family member with Paratyphoid at home. What is the most important guidance? How can I best manage their fever, ensure they drink enough fluids, and know when to call the doctor?

emma

When caring for a family member with Paratyphoid at home, the most important guidance is to maintain hydration, give prescribed antibiotics exactly as directed, and ensure good hygiene to prevent spread. Manage fever with paracetamol and cool compresses, not aspirin. Encourage frequent small sips of water, oral rehydration solution, or clear soups to prevent dehydration. Watch for danger signs like persistent high fever, severe weakness, vomiting, confusion, or blood in stool—if any appear, contact the doctor or go to the hospital immediately.

isabella

When caring for a family member with paratyphoid fever at home, focus on keeping them well-hydrated, managing fever, and maintaining hygiene. Encourage frequent sips of ORS, soups, or coconut water to prevent dehydration, and offer soft, light meals like khichdi or porridge as their appetite returns. Use paracetamol to control fever and keep the room cool and comfortable for rest. Ensure strict cleanliness—wash hands often, disinfect toilets and utensils, and avoid sharing personal items. Call the doctor right away if the fever lasts more than a few days, the patient becomes very weak, vomits, has severe stomach pain, or passes blood in the stool. Timely care and hydration are key to a safe recovery.