Table of contents:
- Various features of typhus are severe and must be treated immediately
- 1. Internal bleeding
- 2. Respiratory disorders
- 3. Impaired heart function
Typhus does not always have to be hospitalized. However, not a few cases of typhus that develop severely, especially if the handling is not optimal. Severe typhus can be fatal if not treated quickly. Recognize the characteristics of severe typhus below, so you can immediately see a doctor for further treatment.
Various features of typhus are severe and must be treated immediately
If you do not get immediate treatment, it is estimated that 1 in 5 people will die of typhus. Meanwhile, those who can stay alive are at risk of suffering from various fatal complications caused by typhus.
1. Internal bleeding
When the symptoms of typhus are severe and more serious, the infection can cause the intestines to bleed, causing holes. In the medical world, this condition is known as intestinal perforation. Usually, this condition is characterized by symptoms such as:
- Feeling tired all the time
- Difficulty breathing
- Pale skin color
- The heart beats irregularly
- Vomiting blood
- BAB is very dark and even black
Intestinal perforation can cause intestinal contents to leak into the abdominal cavity and cause infection. An infected abdominal cavity will cause peritonitis, which can cause various organs to stop functioning. This condition is considered a medical emergency and can be life threatening.
The first step in treating this condition is usually an emergency blood transfusion, to replace the previously leaked blood.
2. Respiratory disorders
Another complication that can arise from severe typhus is lung problems. Bacterial infections that cause typhus can cause sores and infections in the respiratory tract to cause pneumonia. Usually, this condition is characterized by severe coughing symptoms.
Some of the other symptoms of pneumonia include:
- Headache
- Fever
- Feel tired
- Continuous sweating
3. Impaired heart function
The heart will also have problems when typhus is not handled properly. Typhus that is not treated promptly can also cause myocarditis (inflammation of the heart muscle), endocarditis (inflammation of the heart wall), to acute heart failure.
This characteristic of severe typhus will usually cause the sufferer to experience conditions such as:
- Difficulty breathing when exercising and resting
- Pain in the chest
- Fatigue
- The head feels light
- Fever
- Muscle ache
- Joint pain and swelling
- Urinating less frequently
If you experience these symptoms, you should not delay seeing a doctor. Typhus treatment tends to be easy and not complicated, but this happens if typhus is found early. Therefore, if you experience any symptoms, you should not ignore these symptoms, even if they are mild. Immediately consult a doctor to find out more about your health condition.
