Q: Typhoid fever is a serious and potentially life-threatening infection if treatment is not received promptly. Therefore, if you suspect you may have it, it is important to be evaluated by a medical professional as soon as possible. Start by seeing your family doctor who can refer you on to an infectious disease specialist. However, if you are unable to get a same-day appointment with your family doctor, you may proceed directly to the emergency room for the fastest evaluation and treatment. Your doctor will ask you for a travel history, as places to which you have travelled is a key factor in diagnosing typhoid fever. Typhoid fever is most commonly caused by the bacteria "Salmonella typhi." Humans are carriers of the disease, and it is passed on via fecal-oral transmission. What this means is that fecal remnants get on someone's hands, and then they touch food or water, which is subsequently ingested by another who then becomes infected with the disease. People can also become carriers of the disease, without necessarily knowing it, and this can contribute to disease outbreaks. Typhoid fever is most prominent in under-developed countries, where hand hygiene is less enforced. The illness usually takes about 1-2 weeks to present with symptoms after it has entered your system (so there is a delay post exposure). Once symptoms begin to appear, they typically last 3-4 weeks and then remit if appropriate medical treatment is administered. Common signs and symptoms include: A fever which gradually worsens (up to 104 degrees Fahrenheit) Poor appetite Fatigue Bowel disturbances (diarrhea or constipation) Headaches Often abdominal pain and discomfort Sometimes chest congestion Note that, even after treatment, 10% of people have a relapse of symptoms. Therefore, always be on the watch for these symptoms if you suspect you may have typhoid fever, or may be developing a relapse. If you have typhoid fever, the following tests can be used to aid in diagnosis: A stool test can look for the presence of "Salmonella typhi" bacteria in your stool. Since the bacteria initially enter your body via the gastrointestinal tract, it can often first be detected in the stool. If a stool test is inconclusive, your doctor will likely proceed to blood tests. The infection quickly spreads from the GI tract to various other parts of the body, so can be most often be detected in the blood as well. If a stool test and/or a blood test is insufficient to confirm a diagnosis of typhoid fever, your doctor may proceed with a urine analysis or bone marrow test. Both of these methods can also be successful at diagnosing typhoid fever, since it tends to be widespread throughout the body. A bone marrow test is more complicated to conduct, but it is also the most precise method to confirm the presence of the "Salmonella typhi" bacteria in your body. If typhoid fever is confirmed, it is generally treated with antibiotics. Cipro and Rocephin are the two most commonly prescribed antibiotics for typhoid fever. Take the antibiotics as directed by your physician. Prior to the use of antibiotics, about 20% of people died of typhoid fever. It can be a very serious illness, and this is why prompt medical evaluation and following through with treatment are key.
A: Seek medical attention promptly. Understand what typhoid fever is and how it is transmitted. Recognize signs and symptoms of typhoid fever. Undergo diagnostic tests by your doctor. Learn about other methods of diagnosis. Follow through with treatment.

Article: This is a quick, effective, and long-lasting way to increase your production of endorphins. All types of exercise cause endorphins to be released into your bloodstream, considerably improving your mood. While the famous "runner's high" that marathoners feel is a worthy prize to reach for, you don't have to be a seasoned athlete to reap the benefits of exercise. You can release endorphins by doing any of the following activities: Walking, hiking, jogging, biking, or swimming Team sports like softball, basketball and soccer Gardening, yard work, cleaning Pairing physical activity and social connection can stimulate extra endorphin production. When you're doing something with a group of people, the energy level is higher and more endorphins are released. Try signing up for group class in one of the following activities: Dance of any kind Zumba Kickboxing, karate or another martial art Pilates or yoga For a real rush, try activities that stimulate your "fight or flight" response. While it's not practical to think of daredevil activities as an everyday way to boost your mood, it's something to keep in mind when you're looking for an exciting new activity to try. Here are a few daredevil activities that'll give you a rush: Skydiving Bungee jumping Hang gliding Roller coasters
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Do any kind of exercise. Try a group exercise class. Try daredevil activities.

Q: Treatments may be available to help manage changes in your condition. Treatment of pain should always first be directed toward identifying and treating the underlying cause before just symptom relief. If you have not seen a doctor about your pain, and your pain has been persistent, medical attention is warranted. Prescription pain medications are stronger than over-the-counter products, and are available in oral forms as well as topical products. These products often contain controlled substances that can be addictive, such as opiates. Some prescription opiate-free products are available, such as anti-inflammatory agents and tramadol. Older antidepressant agents, called tricyclics, some anticonvulsant drugs, and muscle relaxers are commonly prescribed to help manage chronic pain conditions. These agents work in different ways to control pain signals sent to and from the brain, and to relax muscle tissue surrounding the painful areas. Prescription only patches are also available. Some are applied directly over the painful area, these typically contain active ingredients like lidocaine, and some are applied anywhere that allows the medication to be absorbed into your bloodstream, like patches that contain fentanyl. In addition to prescription pain medications, many procedures are available that are designed to treat conditions involving pain. Physical therapy, nerve blocks, localized anesthetics, acupuncture, electrical stimulation, or even surgery may improve your pain. Chronic pain symptoms are sometimes controlled by using nerve block injections that are performed as an outpatient. Let your doctor know if you are allergic to contrast dye, which is commonly used during the procedures. Depending on the site of the injection, common side effects include temporary numbness and soreness in the area of the injection site. Some procedures can result in droopy eyelids, temporary stuffy nose, and temporary difficulty swallowing. For some types of chronic pain, stimulating the nerves in the area can help to reduce painful symptoms. A TENS unit, or transcutaneous electro-nerve stimulator unit, uses small pads that are placed near the area of the pain. This device is controlled manually by the patient. Chronic pain affects people of all ages, involves practically every part of the body, and includes hundreds of diseases. Keep in touch with your doctor. Follow your doctor's advice if your symptoms worsen.
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See a doctor if your pain suddenly changes, or worsens. Take prescription pain meds. Consider medical procedures. Ask your doctor about a TENS unit. Recognize the warning signs specific to your condition.