Signs of Malaria

QUESTION

I don’t like taking drugs, but since the past one month I’ve been very down with fever. My eyes have changed to yelllow, joint pain, I’ve severe pains in my ear, I have stomach and abdominal pain,  I have seizure undere my feet, sores on my tongue, throat pain, heart burn, and cough. Please are these malaria signs?

ANSWER

Thanks for your question. Malaria is often tricky because there are so many different symptoms. Here is a link to our webpage which lists some of the common symptoms of malaria. However, if you suspect you might have malaria, it is really important to get a proper diagnosis from a clinic or hospital, usually through a blood test. It is only with a proper medical diagnosis that you can be sure you are receiving the right medication for your illness, whether it is malaria or something else.