QUESTIONCould a person be infected by malaria without symptoms of headache and chills?ANSWERMalaria symptoms vary considerably, depending on the type of malaria, the severity of the infection and the patient's natural immunity. It is certainly possible for a patient to have malaria without experiencing headache and chills; some people infected with certain forms of malaria, such as … [Read more...]
Malaria from Dominican Republic?
QUESTIONHi i just came back from the Dominican Republic. I started to have a mild fever, chills, muscle pains, a headache, and a cough. Today the fever and chills are gone but my cough and headache have gotten worse. It hurts my head a lot when I cough, I feel a lot of pressure in my head. Can you please tell me why my head hurts so much. Is this a symptom of malaria? hope to hear from you … [Read more...]
Treating Headache Pain
QUESTIONIs it ok to treat with NSAIDs or aspirin, or is paracetamol preferred?ANSWERIf the question relates to headaches caused by malaria, then yes, most over the counter analgesics (pain relievers) can be used to treat the headaches and joint pain associated with malaria. Paracetamol may also assist in reducing fever. … [Read more...]
Malaria Medication Side Effects
QUESTIONMy mother is an old patient of arthritis. She has also had a long stint with asthma and tuberculosis. She has presently been diagnosed with urine infection but was treated with malaria medicines artesunate and primaquine phosphate.What side effects could she possibly develop by wrong administration of malaria medicines? ANSWERLuckily there are few major side effects associated … [Read more...]