Malaria Symptoms: How to differentiate between malaria and viral symptoms? Expert told

In case of malaria and viral infection, most of the symptoms are similar. Therefore, most people delay treatment and the situation worsens. If dengue and malaria are not controlled in time, the situation can even become fatal. Experts advise that if viral fever continues continuously for several days, then we should get our blood tested. Talking about Marelia, it is a disease caused by a parasite. In which the infected female Anopheles mosquito bites.

Due to this disease, there are complaints of high fever, sweating, nausea and vomiting. In this article, we are going to tell you through experts how to differentiate between malaria and viral. Also, what things should we pay special attention to?

What do experts say

Dr. Amit Prakash Singh (Consultant, Internal Medicine, CK Birla Hospital, Delhi) says that the symptoms of malaria and viral fever often appear similar. That’s why most people initially mistake them for normal viral infections. Talking about the common symptoms of both, it includes fever, body ache, weakness and fatigue. When this happens, most people become doctors themselves and start taking medicines. Experts say that problems increase when tests are not done and delay in going to the doctor.

When does malaria become dangerous?

Dr. Amit says that but there is a big difference in the treatment of malaria and viral fever. Viral problems are usually cured with rest, adequate water and common medicines. Whereas malaria requires timely testing and special anti-malarial medicines. If diagnosis and treatment of malaria is delayed, complications such as anemia, organ damage, or, in severe cases, effects on the brain (cerebral malaria) can occur.

This is how to identify whether you have malaria or not

The expert further said that just by looking at the symptoms, it is difficult to know whether the patient has viral fever or malaria. Therefore, it is very important to get a rapid test or blood test done. You can differentiate between fever. For this, if there is recurring or continuous fever during the rainy season or after returning from a malaria-affected area, then a test for malaria must be done. With timely diagnosis and proper treatment, the patient can recover quickly and also helps in preventing the spread of the disease.