Pooja Devi Pooja Devi Asked 9 months ago

Can you die from malaria?

Humare area mein bahut malaria ke cases ho rahe hain. Mere bache ko bhi bukhar hai. Kya malaria itna serious ho sakta hai ki jaan ko khatra ho?

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Vijay Deshpande Vijay Deshpande Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago
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Yes, severe malaria, especially falciparum, can be fatal if ignored. Just like managing my high BP, keeping an eye on our surroundings and getting blood tests done immediately when a fever strikes is crucial. Don't wait around; checkups save lives.

Lakshmi Narayanan Lakshmi Narayanan Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

While my grandmother used to suggest nilavembu kashayam for fevers, she always insisted on visiting the clinic first. Malaria can become dangerous if the parasite load increases, so please get a blood smear test done and trust the doctor's tablets. Stay safe and drink plenty of water.

Rajeshwari Patel Rajeshwari Patel Joined Feb 2026 9 months ago

My son had malaria last year and his fever went up very high, which was terrifying. If left untreated, malaria can cause severe complications, but with timely doctor visits and anti-malarial meds, kids recover completely. Just monitor their temperature and never skip a dose.

Aditya Roy Aditya Roy Joined Mar 2026 8 months ago

Listen, don't scare yourself too much. Yes, untreated malaria can be fatal, but it is extremely treatable with modern medicine. If you have high fever with chills, just get a simple blood test done today and show it to a doctor. I'm sure you will be fine, just take care.

Nisha Shah Nisha Shah Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Oh god, malaria is my biggest fear during the monsoons because severe cases can actually be life-threatening. I literally panic at the sight of every mosquito. Please go see a doctor immediately if you have a fever, it is always better to be safe than sorry!

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Simran Kaur Simran Kaur Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

Hey, don't stress too much! Yes, malaria can get serious if left untreated, but these days we have great medicines that clear it up in a few days. Just get your blood test done and see a doc if you are running a fever. Get well soon, okay?

Rohan Chawla Rohan Chawla Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Bro, malaria is no joke, it can actually get really bad if you ignore the shivering and fever. One of my hostel mates had to be hospitalized because he delayed his blood test. Just go to the clinic and get tested, they'll give you a few pills and you'll be sorted.

Shubham Mishra Shubham Mishra Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Haan yaar, malaria se maut ho sakti hai agar dhyan na diya jaye toh. Brain malaria toh bohot khatarnak hota hai. Isliye fever aate hi test karwa lo na, faltu me ghar pe baith ke risk kyun lena? Doctor se medicine lo aur mast aaram karo.

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