Are red or yellowish eyes a sign of a serious condition?

Question

Hello doctor,

I have been experiencing a high fever for five days, along with full-body pain, especially below the waist, specifically in both legs, with the right leg being more painful. I also have pain in my waist, as well as in both hands. My eyes appear red and sometimes yellowish, and they are watery. I have nausea, occasional chest pain, nosebleeds, sharp headaches, and dizziness, making it difficult for me to walk.

I am also unable to eat or walk properly.

My entire mouth has a salty taste whenever I eat anything, and I continue to have a high fever.

Whenever I develop a fever, my body experiences extreme pain.

Kindly help.

Thank you.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I can understand your concern.

I am sorry that you are feeling this way.

Based on the symptoms you have described, a probable diagnosis of malaria is suspected. To confirm the diagnosis, investigations such as a rapid diagnostic test (RDT), microscopy, or polymerase chain reaction (PCR) should be conducted.

The treatment approach will depend on the severity of the infection as determined by the investigations. Possible treatment options include:

Artemether-Lumefantrine.
Atovaquone-Proguanil.
Intravenous (IV) Artesunate.

Recommended Investigations:

Rapid Diagnostic Test (RDT).
Microscopy.

Probable diagnosis: Malaria.

Treatment plan:

Intravenous (IV) Artesunate.
Artemether-Lumefantrine (if applicable).

I hope this information helps you.

Please let us know if you have any further queries.

Thank you.