Recognising the early warning is crucial for timely diagnosis and appropriate treatment. Malaria is most commonly spread by mosquito bites. Tap to read the early warning signs and symptoms.
How does malaria spread?
Malarial fever or malaria, is a mosquito-borne disease. It is spread through an Anopheles mosquito bite and affects your bloodstream directly.
Periodic fever
High fever is one of the most common symptoms of malaria that is easy to identify. If you have a high fever only if the disease has already started. It is followed by chills and sweating.
headache and Temperature Rise
Early signs of malaria include headache and a rise in body temperature. Intense headache, body ache, muscle and joint pain are frequent signs of malaria .
Cold
Malaria causes chills and shivering because the red blood cells are attacked. It also causes paleness and anaemia.
Excessive Sweating
Excessive sweating may also be a symptom of malaria; this condition may last for 2 to 4 hours. It can be followed by nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea.
Weakness and Pain
Intense pain in the muscles and joints is another possible side effect of malaria fever. Extreme fatigue and weakness are caused by the destruction of red blood cells.
Respiratory problems
Malaria fever can also cause difficulty in breathing and chest pain. This is caused by a lack of red blood cells. This is caused in severe cases.
How To Prevent Malaria?
To protect yourself from contracting malaria, wear protective clothing that completely covers your body and apply light oil to repel mosquitoes. Avoid standing water near your house.
Information credits
This information is taken from the World Health Organization (WHO). It is always advisable to consult a doctor to discuss your symptoms.