I'm really struggling with typhoid fever, it's been 45 days, and I'm facing this issue whenever I take a bath, I become so weak afterward that I can barely move without help. I'm confused about whether I should keep bathing or not, because it seems to make me feel even more ill. What should I do?

Dr Anshul Maheshwari

General Practitioner

• MBBS
• 5+ Yrs

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Amorphous Phosphate in Urine:_

1. Common in infants
2. Usually harmless
3. Can be a sign of:

• Normal physiological variation
• Dietary factors (high phosphate intake)
• Transient kidney immaturity

Possible Causes:

1. Dietary phosphate excess (e.g., formula or breast milk)
2. Immature kidney function
3. Dehydration
4. Urinary tract infection (UTI)

Symptoms to Monitor:

1. Fever
2. Vomiting
3. Diarrhea
4. Abdominal distension
5. Failure to thrive

Follow-up:

1. Repeat urine analysis in 1-2 weeks
2. Monitor urine output and color
3. Ensure adequate hydration
4. Consult pediatrician regularly

Dietary Changes:

1. Breastfeeding: Continue as usual
2. Formula-fed: Consider phosphate-restricted formula (consult pediatrician)

Treatment:

Usually none required, but may include:

1. Dietary modifications
2. Increased fluid intake
3. Monitoring for UTI or other complications

Answered 04/07/2025