Top Questions on Treating Malaria

Dr. Jayvirsinh ChauhanMD - Homeopathy, BHMSHomeopath

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No, it is not ok. Who suggested you these medicines. Better return them and consult for proper treatment. 

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Dr. Col V C GoyalCCEBDM, PG Diploma In Clinical Cardiology, MBBSGeneral Physician

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Report is not clear. If it is malaria you need to take proper treatment. Admission may not be necessary. 

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Dr. Malini PatiilMBBS, Diploma in Venerology & Dermatology (DVD)Dermatologist

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You can try silicone gels. It takes around 4-6 months of using the gel twice daily on the spots for it to decrease. Also fractional CO2 laser can help in decreasing it . 

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Dr. Nash KamdinMBBSGeneral Physician

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Dear lybrateuser, -Symptoms of malaria include high fever with chills, profuse sweating, headache, weakness, nausea, vomiting, in severe cases loss of consciousness & coma - medicines used include antimalarials as per the type of malaria & tablet Paracetamol for fever & bodyache. 

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Dr. Nash KamdinMBBSGeneral Physician

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Dear lybrateuser, - Preventive measures against malaria include : - avoiding breeding & bite of mosquito, avoid stagnation of water in & around house especially in drains, tanks, containers & flower pots - do mosquito proofing by installing metal mesh on windows, apply mosquito repellent cream/ gel on exposed parts of the body, use mosquito nets while sleeping, use mosquito repellent coils & mats in rooms, wear full sleeve shirts & trousers to prevent bite, do fumigation in & around the house. 

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Dr. Nash KamdinMBBSGeneral Physician

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Dear lybrateuser, - Symptoms of malaria include high fever with chills, profuse sweating, headache, weakness, nausea, vomiting, & in severe cases loss of consciousness & organ failure - it can be prevented by avoiding stagnation of water in & around the house like in drains, containers, tanks, flower pots, apply anti mosquito cream/gel on exposed body parts, wear full sleeve shirt & trousers to avoid mosquito bite, use mosquito net while sleeping, use anti mosquito coils & mats in room, fumigation of house & surrounding areas. 

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Dr. Priyanka SinghMBBS, MS - Obs and Gynae, MRCOG(London), DNB, Fellowship In Uro GynaecologyGynaecologist

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Sometimes, when you are having an illness, the periods may get delayed due to the stress. It should resume naturally once you recover. 

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Dr. Vishesh SareenMD(EH)/AM/AccupressureHomeopathy Doctor

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Dear Lybrate User Pain areas: in the abdomen or muscles Whole body: chills, fatigue, fever, night sweats, shivering, or sweating Gastrointestinal: diarrhoea, nausea, or vomiting Also common: fast heart rate, headache, mental confusion, or pallor. 

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Dr. Aparna KulkarniMD - Ayurveda, Bachelor of Ayurveda, Medicine and Surgery (BAMS)Ayurveda

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Requires a medical diagnosis Symptoms are chills, fever and sweating, usually occurring a few weeks after being bitten. People may experience: Pain areas: in the abdomen or muscles Whole body: chills, fatigue, fever, night sweats, shivering, or sweating Gastrointestinal: diarrhoea, nausea, or vomiting Also common: fast heart rate, headache, mental confusion, or pallor. 

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Dr. Nash KamdinMBBSGeneral Physician

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Dear lybrateuser, - Symptoms of malaria include high fever with chills, headache, body ache, weakness, stomachache, nausea, vomiting -to prevent malaria we have to avoid the mosquito bite by taking some precautions : - avoid stagnation of water in & around the house especially in old containers, flower pots, tyres, surrounding drains - apply mosquito repellant gel/ cream on exposed parts of the body, wear long sleeve shirt & trousers to avoid bite on limbs - use mosquito repellant coils, mats in the rooms & mosquito nets while sleeping - diet can be normal ,should be well balanced & nutritious to boost immunity during treatment & also plenty of oral fluids including water should be consumed. 

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