Malaria is a deadly disease. If you think you might have it, it’s important to know the signs and symptoms that could indicate an infection.
Fever and Shaking Chills
You might have heard that fever is a sign of malaria and not a cause, but what does that mean? It means that if you have a fever and shaking chills, it doesn’t necessarily mean you have malaria. You could be sick with another disease as well! Fever and shaking chills are both symptoms of malaria because they’re caused by the parasite inside your body. The parasite makes your body produce more heat than usual and causes shivering (shaking) to keep itself warm.
Profuse Sweating
Sweating is a symptom of malaria. High fever causes profuse sweating, which can be severe and uncontrollable.
Headache and Muscle Aches
Muscle aches, headaches and body aches are some of the most common symptoms of malaria. If you have these symptoms and have recently traveled to an area that has malaria, it is important to seek medical attention immediately.
Fatigue
Fatigue is a common symptom of malaria. When you have the disease, you may feel tired and weak, which can make it difficult for you to do the things that are normal for your daily life. You may also not be able to sleep as well as usual or even at all! Some people experience fever with their fatigue, so this should be something that doctors look into when diagnosing them with malaria.
Chest Pain and Cough
The most common causes of chest pain are asthma, heart disease and pneumonia. If you have chest pain with a fever or other signs of malaria, it could be the result of your body’s reaction to the Plasmodium parasite in your bloodstream.
Diarrhea and Vomiting
Diarrhea and vomiting are signs of malaria, but they’re not always present. If you have diarrhea and/or vomiting, you should see a doctor right away.
Malaria is a serious infection caused by parasites that live in the blood cells of humans and other animals. It can cause fever, shaking chills, profuse sweating and headache as well as muscle aches, fatigue, chest pain, coughing, diarrhea, vomiting, blurred vision, convulsions, coma and, death If you have these symptoms, it’s probably malaria. You should see a doctor if they persist or worsen over time.
