Malaria is a highly infectious disease that is transmitted from one person to another by mosquitoes. Although this condition has been eradicated in Russia, Western Europe and North America, it still continues to be a very serious problem in the subtropical and tropical parts of the world. Malaria is brought about by a protozoan that belongs to the Plasmodium genus.
Infection begins when an individual is bitten by an infected mosquito. Thereafter, the parasite is transmitted from the insect to the person’s liver; this is where it begins to breed. The parasite then leaves the liver and moves into the bloodstream where it begins infecting the red blood cells. It goes on to reproduce within the red blood cells, destroying them in the process, while releasing additional parasites into the individual’s blood stream. One of the most common symptoms of this condition is a fever, which may be accompanied by shivering, headaches, aching limbs, nausea, sweating and chills.
Here are a few simple home remedies that can help in treating this condition. Add a teaspoon each of honey, cinnamon powder and a pinch of pepper powder to a glass of water. Place this mixture over a low fire and let it simmer for abut 5-10 minutes. Once the solution cools, strain it out into a cup and drink it. This concoction if had daily is considered to be beneficial for this condition. Add finely chopped garlic and two teaspoon of raisins to a glass of water. Simmer this mixture for a few minutes till the quantity of water is reduced to half. Keep the mixture aside to cool, after which strain it into a cup. This should be had daily till the symptoms reduce. Grape fruit whether consumed as it is, or as a juice will also help in treating malaria.
Add the juice of one lemon and three grams of lime to 60-70 ml of water. This mixture should be had daily, right from when the fever begins. Application of a cold pack on the patients head can help in bringing down the fever. The patient should be fed light bland meals that have been cooked without any oil and spices. Plenty of green leafed vegetable should be consumed. Avoid cold foods such as watermelons, bananas, papayas, oranges and cucumber. Furthermore, chocolates, aerated drinks, caffeine, lentils and nuts should be completely eliminated from the patient’s diet. Stay away from all kinds of oily foods, fast foods and junk foods.
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Malaria is an infectious disease that is caused by protozoan parasites and usually transmitted by female Anopheles mosquitoes. When the mosquito bites an infected human, it consumes a small amount of blood containing the malarial parasites. The next time the mosquito bites a person, the parasites are injected into his or her blood through the mosquito's saliva, and the infection begins. The symptoms of malaria include high fever and shivering that come and go, with each attack lasting for around four hours. In addition, there may be profuse sweating, headaches, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. If the infection gets out of hand, it can also cause severe anemia, neurological damage, liver and kidney damage, hypoglycemia, and eventually even death.
Today, in most parts of the world, malaria has either been almost eradicated or is treated promptly and effectively. However, in some parts of Asia and Africa, deaths from malaria still do occur, and the disease still has near epidemic proportions.
There are several home remedies and alternative treatments for malaria, but due to the severity of the disease, these are best used as accompaniments to mainstream medical treatment. If you suspect that you have malaria, you should visit your family doctor immediately. Your doctor will thoroughly examine you and your recent medical history, and if necessary will ask for blood tests. If the infection has progressed too much, hospitalization may be necessary. Most people have a strong aversion to hospitals, but avoiding this will only delay the inevitable and also worsen the infection.
There are several drugs that are used to fight malaria, and which ones your doctor uses will depend on several factors, including your location and your symptoms. Chloroquine is among the cheapest and most effective anti malaria drugs, but unfortunately the parasites have become resistant to it in many parts of the world. There are however several other options available, and as long as you have access to proper professional medical services, your recovery should not take too long.
If you are traveling to a place that is known to have a malaria problem, you should visit your doctor at least a month before you leave. Your doctor will start you on preventive medications that should be taken diligently as per his or her instructions.
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