Best Hospital for Malaria Treatment in New Delhi

Dr.Navneet Gill, 0 mins read

Malaria remains a serious health concern, especially in tropical countries like India. Although it is preventable and treatable, if left untreated, malaria can lead to severe complications and even death.

If you are looking for the best malaria treatment for your loved ones, visit Aakash Healthcare Super Speciality Hospital, Dwarka. The hospital offers expert doctors, advanced technology, and complete care, from diagnosis to treatment and recovery.

How is Malaria Caused?

Malaria is caused by the bite of an infected mosquito. The most common symptoms include:

• High fever with chills
  
• Sweating
  
• Headache
  
• Nausea and vomiting
  
• Abdominal pain
  
• Diarrhea
  
• Anemia
  

A more dangerous type of malaria, caused by the parasite Plasmodium falciparum, can be life-threatening if not treated quickly.

Symptoms

Symptoms usually start 10 to 15 days after a mosquito bite, but sometimes they take longer to appear. Some of the common signs one should watch for:

• High fever with chills
  
• Headache
  
• Muscle aches
  
• Fatigue
  
• Nausea
  

If untreated, malaria can cause serious problems like organ failure (kidney or liver), severe anemia, seizures, coma, and even death. Pregnant women are at higher risk of complications.

How is Malaria Diagnosed?

To diagnose malaria, your doctor will review your medical history and travel records. He can do a physical exam and ask for some investigations to detect the parasite. Some of the tests give results in minutes, while others may take a few days. Depending on the symptoms, the doctor might suggest extra tests to check for complications.

Treatment of Malaria

Malaria is treated with prescription medicines that kill the parasite. The main treatment options include:

• Chloroquine phosphate: the drug works if the parasite is sensitive to it. However, in many areas, parasites have become resistant.
  
• Artemisinin-based combination therapies (ACTs): These are preferred for chloroquine-resistant malaria. Examples are artemether-lumefantrine (Coartem) and artesunate-mefloquine.
  

Other medicines include:

• Atovaquone-proguanil (Malarone)
  
• Quinine sulfate with doxycycline
  
• Primaquine phosphate
  
  

Your doctor will choose the best treatment based on the type of malaria and how severe it is.

Conclusion

At Aakash Healthcare Super Speciality Hospital, our skilled Internal Medicine team is committed to providing top-quality care for malaria and other infections. If you have any symptoms or concerns about your health, you can consult our experts for the right advice and treatment.