If your mouth has this, you might have Covid
The researchers identified a new and surprisingly common sign of the virus.
Since the beginning of the pandemic, researchers have documented dermatological events ofCOVID-19 [Feminine. These included strange rashes, itching and burning skin, and even COVID toes, that the American Academy of the Dermatology Association describes as "swelling or discoloration" on toes, fingers or colors. red or purple. Now, a group of researchers in Europe has identified a new strange symptom of the virus, inside the mouth, that they claim to affect a quarter of symptomatic people. Read it to find out what it is-and to ensure your health and health of others, do not miss these Without signs that you have already had coronavirus.
The new symptom is called "Covid language"
Researchers at Universitario La Paz Hospital, in Madrid nicknamed the new "Covid Language" symptom, revealing that more than 25% of the 666 patients with lightweight to moderate infections showing inflammation, shocks, coatings and Ulcers on the tongue. In their study, published in theBritish Dermatology JournalThey also found that 40% suffered from burns, hives, skin coat and redness on the palms of their hands and the plant of their feet, and nearly half of 45.7% - Changes in their languages, feet and hands.
"Nearly half of patients with mild to moderate COVID-19, admitted to a two-week hospital over a two-week period showed mutual conclusions," wrote researchers in their letter. "The oral cavity was frequently involved and deserves a specific examination in appropriate circumstances to avoid the risk of contagion."
There are different forms of "covidant language", according to researchers. They include a transient lingual pavillice, described as inflammation of small bumps on the surface of the tongue, the glossitis, in which the tongue swells and changes color, stomatitis, capture, caused by benign and non-contagious ulcers, and a white coating Unparalleled. on the tongue.
Earlier in the month, Professor Tim Spector, who runs the Zoe Covid symptom application, also shared on the new symptom. "One in five people with COVID still has less common symptoms that do not appear on the Phe list officially, such as rashes", "tweeted, with a photo. "Seeing a growing number of covidant languages and strange mouth ulcers. If you have a strange symptom or even headaches and fatigue stay at home!"
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How to stay healthy during this pandemic
If you feel a language of Covid or anotherSymptoms of coronavirus, contact a health professional. And follow the foundations of public health and help put an end to this thrust, no matter where you live:facial mask, the social distance, avoiding big crowds, do not go inside with people you do not go with (especially in the bars), practice good hygiene of the hand, vaccinate yourself when it is Available for you and protect your life and life of your life. others, do not visit any of these35 places you are most likely to catch Covid.
