Enteric Fever – Causes, Types, Symptoms, Complications & Homeopathy Remedies

Published On22 August, 2025

Dr. Vaseem Choudhary MD
Enteric Fever

What is enteric fever ? 

Enteric fever is caused by a group of bacteria called Salmonella enterica (serotype Typhi and Paratyphi). After these bacteria get into the body, they are disseminated via the blood and invade several organs, causing chronic fever and a variety of gastrointestinal and systemic manifestations.

Enteric fever is caused by 

Salmonella enterica serotype Typhi → produces Typhoid fever

Salmonella enterica serotype Paratyphi (A, B, and C) → produces Paratyphoid fever

Types of enteric fever 

Enteric fever is generally classified into two broad types, based on the causative bacteria:

  1. Typhoid Fever

Caused by Salmonella enterica serotype Typhi

More prevalent and typically more severe than paratyphoid

Can result in serious complications such as intestinal perforation if left untreated

  1. Paratyphoid Fever

Caused by Salmonella enterica serotype Paratyphi A, B, or C 

Typically milder than typhoid, but very similar symptoms

Still needs early treatment to avoid complications

Enteric Fever Symptoms 

The illness does not occur abruptly; rather, it comes on step by step over a few days. Primary symptoms are:

  • Persistent high temperature (commonly increasing in a step-ladder fashion)
  • Headache and musculoskeletal pain
  • Pain and discomfort in the abdomen
  • Loss of hunger
  • Diarrhea or constipation (different in different individuals)
  • Weakness and fatigue
  • Rose spots (small pink rashes on the chest or abdomen in a few patients)

How Does it Spread?

The disease is transmitted primarily by the fecal-oral route. This involves the bacteria being shed in the stool or urine of an infected individual, and others may become ill if they eat:

Contaminated food

Contaminated water

Unhygienic street food or drinks

Raw fruits/vegetables washed with contaminated water

Enteric Fever Treatment

Treatment must always be under the guidance of a competent physician. The primary line of treatment is antibiotics, supplemented with hydration and nutrition. If it is not treated, enteric fever persists for weeks and can result in fatal complications.

Complications of Enteric Fever 

  • Perforation or bleeding in the intestines (life-threatening)
  • Abdominal pain, severe & peritonitis
  • Delirium, encephalopathy, confusion
  • Enlargement of liver & spleen, hepatitis
  • Bone/joint infections (rare)
  • Relapse or chronic carrier state

Homeopathic Medicine for Enteric Fever 

Homeopathy aims to stimulate the inherent healing potential of the body. In conditions such as enteric (typhoid/paratyphoid) fever, homeopathic remedies are not merely administered to lower fever, but to match the patient’s overall picture – their symptoms, constitution, and reaction to sickness.

  1. Baptisia tinctoria

  • One of the principal remedies for typhoid conditions
  • Patient is dull, toxic, and weak
  • Cannot hold the body together, feels as though the parts are scattered
  • Offensive stools, odor of breath, and secretions

  1. Eupatorium perfoliatum

  • Fever with severe bone pain, as if “the bones are broken”
  • Chills with subsequent high fever and sweating
  • Severe backache and limb aching

  1. Gelsemium

  • Gradual onset of fever with chills running along the spine
  • Great weakness, drowsiness, and trembling
  • Heavy eyelids and dull headache
  • Fits fevers with distinct nervous exhaustion

  1. Bryonia alba

  • Onset of fever by slow evolution with dryness of lips and mouth
  • Patient is extremely irritable and wants to remain quiet (any movement aggravates the symptoms)
  • Great thirst for large amounts of water at long intervals
  • Constipation is frequent

  1. Arsenicum album

  • Great fever with extreme restlessness and anxiety
  • Extreme weakness, prostration, and scalding pains
  • Thirst for frequent small sips of water
  • Beneficial in diarrheal, vomiting, and tendency to collapse cases

FAQ’S

  1. Can enteric fever be dangerous?

Yes. If not treated in time, it can lead to severe complications such as intestinal bleeding, perforation, or influence other organs. Early diagnosis and appropriate treatment are extremely essential.

  1. How does homeopathy help in enteric fever?

Homeopathy tries to bring down fever, enhance digestion, and increase the resistance of the body. Medicines are selected based on the symptoms of the patient, not the diagnosis.

  1. Can homeopathy cure enteric fever completely?

Homeopathy can control symptoms and enhance immunity, yet because enteric fever can be of serious nature, treatment must always be under the guidance of a learned doctor. In some cases, a combination with traditional medicine may also be necessary.

  1. Is enteric fever contagious?

Yes, but indirectly. It is transmitted via contaminated water and food and not through social contact. Good hygiene, hand washing, and clean drinking water avoid transmission.

  1. How soon does one recover from enteric fever?

Most patients, with proper treatment at the right time, take 2–3 weeks to recover. Weakness can persist longer, so rest and nutritious food are necessary.

  1. What diet to adopt during recovery?

Light, easily assimilable food (soups, porridge, khichdi)

Adequate fluids (boiled/filtered water, coconut water)

Oily, spicy, and very heavy food should be avoided until strength returns

 

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