Deepa Menon Deepa Menon Asked 9 months ago

What are the symptoms of malaria disease?

My son has been having recurring fevers and chills, and our local doctor mentioned checking for malaria. I want to be prepared. What are the typical symptoms of malaria disease?

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Arun Kumar Arun Kumar Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago
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Agreed, high fever with severe shivering and body pain are the classic signs of malaria. Getting a malaria antigen blood test done on the very first day of fever helps start treatment on time.

Saraswathi Iyer Saraswathi Iyer Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

My mother always tells us to drink hot nilavembu kudineer (herbal decoction) during fever seasons, which builds immunity. However, if you have high fever, vomiting, and severe chills, it could be malaria. Please consult a doctor immediately for a blood test and proper medication.

Karan Kapoor Karan Kapoor Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Malaria completely drains your physical energy, causing extreme muscle fatigue and headaches. If you have a high fever and find yourself shivering, skip the workouts completely and rest. Get a blood smear test done at a lab so you can treat it before it affects your health badly.

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Sneha Reddy Sneha Reddy Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

With PCOS, handling high fever and nausea can feel very overwhelming for the body. Malaria symptoms include cyclic fever, intense sweating, and severe body aches. Please don't try to manage this alone; get a proper blood test done and consult a general physician.

Satish Deshpande Satish Deshpande Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

If you suspect malaria, the most practical step is to visit any local diagnostic lab for a 'peripheral smear for malaria' test. The symptoms are high fever with severe cold-shivering, followed by sweating. Keep the patient hydrated with electrolyte water and show the report to a doctor.

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Anand Prakash Anand Prakash Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Fever and physical pain like shivering are the body's way of fighting off the malaria parasite. Keep your mind calm, stay positive, and rest completely while the medicine does its work. Please consult a qualified doctor immediately to get the right treatment.

Sujata Mohanty Sujata Mohanty Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

I once ignored a high fever and shivering, thinking it was just a regular cold, and ended up hospitalized with severe malaria complications. Please do not delay getting tested if you have fever, nausea, and intense body pain. A timely blood test can save you from a lot of suffering.

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