This time again malaria has started showing its wrath across the country. People are losing their lives due to severe malaria. At the same time, children and adults are getting affected by malaria in large numbers. Malaria has created panic in five states across the country, where the maximum number of malaria positive cases are being found. In such a situation, guidelines have also been given by the National Center for Vector Borne Disease Control of the Union Health Ministry regarding the symptoms of malaria and severe malaria. It has also been said that if even one serious symptom is seen, then emergency care should be given to the patient immediately.
If we look at the data of NCVBDC, the data till July till May 2024 shows that more than 53 thousand cases of malaria have been found across the country even when there was no rain. At the same time, the number of deaths due to malaria is increasing since May. Symptoms like fever, vomiting, headache, chills and flu are usually seen in normal malaria, but if malaria becomes severe, then it can target other important organs of the body apart from the brain and the person may die. Therefore, monitor the symptoms of severe malaria especially.
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Severe malaria is creating panic, if you see any of the 6 symptoms then immediately go to the hospital, follow the guidelines
These are the 6 symptoms of severe malaria
National Centre for Vector Borne Disease Control According to the malaria guidelines of the WHO, it is important to identify a patient with severe malaria as early as possible so that he can be given immediate emergency treatment.
The most important thing is that if the patient has high fever and he is seeing any one of these 6 symptoms, then it should be assumed that he has severe malaria and he should be taken to the hospital immediately. Let’s know about these 6 symptoms.
1. The patient falls down completely listless, i.e. he is not able to even sit. During this time, he goes into a state of mild unconsciousness or coma.
2. Difficulty in breathing or not being able to breathe.
3. Severe anemia and sudden loss of blood.
4. Unconscious convulsions or seizures.
5. Not being able to drink anything and vomiting.
6. Dark and very small amount of urine.
what do the guidelines say
The guidelines say that a patient with fever along with any of these symptoms should get emergency care in the hospital. On the other hand, if the patient is having difficulty in breathing, he should be given antimalarial and antibiotic medicines. Apart from this, if possible, oral treatment can also be given. All the tests of such a patient should be done from laboratory parameters like blood sugar, blood urine, fluid balance, other infections etc. Also, those medicines which can increase gastrointestinal bleeding should not be given.
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FIRST PUBLISHED : July 27, 2024, 15:32 IST