Lakshmi Iyer Lakshmi Iyer Asked 4 months ago

What is black water fever?

Someone mentioned a disease called 'black water fever' after we talked about malaria in our area. What is black water fever? Is it related to malaria?

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Simran Kaur Simran Kaur Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago
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Listen to me carefully, blackwater fever is a very severe complication of malaria where the red blood cells break down rapidly. It causes the urine to turn dark, almost black. This is a medical emergency, so please make sure the patient goes to a hospital right away.

Amit Saxena Amit Saxena Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Haan, blackwater fever malaria ki ek serious complication hoti hai, where red blood cells burst and urine turns dark red or black. Yeh normal fever nahi hai, isme directly hospital jana padta hai na. Don't wait at home at all.

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Usha Sharma Usha Sharma Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago

I usually suggest ginger or tulsi for regular fevers, but blackwater fever is a different thing altogether. It is a severe form of malaria that damages blood cells and kidney function. No home remedy can cure this, please take the patient to the hospital immediately.

Shalini Gupta Shalini Gupta Joined May 2026 4 months ago

Blackwater fever is a severe complication of malaria, characterized by rapid destruction of red blood cells leading to dark-colored urine and kidney issues. Since it can be life-threatening, emergency medical attention is absolutely required. Do not delay visiting a hospital.

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Karthik Subramanian Karthik Subramanian Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago

My grandfather used to talk about how malaria was common in the old days, but he always said never to ignore dark urine. Blackwater fever is a dangerous complication of falciparum malaria. Please consult a qualified doctor immediately, do not rely on home care.

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