How to spot coronavirus

Know these safe signs can save your life.


As we learn more about coronavirus, additional symptoms and side effects are discovered weekly. Even with the list of common symptoms created by theDisease and Prevention Control Centers (CDC)It can be difficult to say if you have allergies, a cold, the flu or if you caught coronavirus. Take a look at these 15 ways to spot COVID-19 and add them to your symptom list to monitor. Read on and ensure your health and health of others, do not miss theseWithout signs that you have already had coronavirus.

1

You could have hair loss

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Hair loss is not necessarily a symptom with COVID-19, but if you had the virus, it can be a side effect. It is common to experience temporary hair loss when your system has treated trauma, according toDr. Shilpi KHETARPAL, MDFrom the Clinic of Cleveland.

You can have hair loss after "surgery, physical trauma or major psychological, any type of infection or high fever, extreme weight loss or a change of diet". The fever associated with Covid-19 and the extra effort that your body has put forward to fight against the virus can be what causes hair loss.

2

You could have dizziness

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Coronavirus affects your nervous system, which is responsible for keeping your body balanced, stable and stable. Although most COVID-19 patients have common symptoms such as fever or cough, many are also complaining from dizziness while fighting the virus.

"Neurological symptoms caused by Covid-19 are various and complex", according to astudy published inThe American College Journal of Open Emergency Doctors. The authors of the study also claim: "Non-specific symptoms, including headaches, dizziness, vertigo and paresthesia have been reported."

3

You could have rashes

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Another symptom that found in CVIV-19 patients is itchy skin or skin that develops skin rashes or lesions. Astudy published inDermatology JamaAnalyzed four coronavirus patients and changes in their skin.

"Patients had Fixed LiveDo Racemosa and Purpura Skin Results Results", revealed the study. This means that the skin of coronavirus patients has been discolored and developed lesions, possibly the effects of the virus on the circulatory system. So far, this symptom has been reported only in severe CVIV-19 cases.

4

You could have confusion

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If you feel a little confused, it can be a symptom of Covid-19. The virus has been known to affect the brain, according toDr. Robert Stevens, M.D.from John Hopkins University. Confusion can be a side effect of coronavirus due to low levels of blood oxygen or other effects on the neurological system. Dr Stevens believes that "at least half of the patients I see in the units of COVID-19 have neurological symptoms".

5

You could have dry and red eyes

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Ocular problems associated with COVID-19 are more likely to occur in patients with severe cases of the virus. These symptoms related to the eyes may include "enlarged blood vessels, swollen eyelids, excessive watering and increased discharge," according toThe Mayo Clinic. Some coronavirus patients also reported light sensitivity or general eyes irritation.

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6

You could have a loss of appetite

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Gastrointestinal symptoms are becoming more common in Covid-19 patients, with a loss of appetite being reported in addition to nausea or diarrhea. AStudy carried out by Stanford MedicineSymptoms analyzed by 116 CIVID-19 patients who were admitted to the hospital. The most common symptom was a cough, but the study revealed that "gastrointestinal symptoms were reported by 31.9% of patients" and 22.3% of these patients reported a loss of appetite.

7

You could have low blood oxygen levels

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Some medical experts have found that Covid-19 patients experiencing silent hypoxia. This occurs when the patient measures blood oxygen levels dangerously low, but does not perform breathlessness. In most cases, patients required a treatment at origin due to other common symptoms, such as fatigue or cough.

There are many theories as to why the virus causes these low blood oxygen levels without breathlessness. "One theory is that the virus can affect the lungs airways and blood vessels that pass through the lung," the chief doctor of the American Lung Association,Albert Rizzo, M.D..

8

You might have "Covid Toes"

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Covid The toes are described as "a painful or démangeaisante rash that sometimes appear in young adults with case Covid-19 mild or asymptomatic Covid-19" byUniversity of California San Francisco. Also commonly called "Chilblains" you can identify this foot condition with a purple discoloration, dryness or rash on the toes.

Covid of the toes can also be écablés or appear as red dots. Coronaviruses patients with toes Covid report the illness as painful and itchy, making it difficult to walk.

9

You might have an abnormal blood clotting

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The abnormal blood clotting is a newly developed side effect that has been reported in some patients Covid-19. Astudy published inSome bloodanalyzed 400 patients hospitalized coovidants. It found that 10% of patients experienced blood clotting, and most cases were deep vein thrombosis. This condition occurs when a blood clot forms over the veins in your body, especially your thighs or your lower legs.

10

You might have a tightness in the chest

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Shortness of breath is one of the main symptoms of coronavirus CDC, but tightness in the chest can also be added to the list. Tightness in the chest may be caused by the coronavirus attacking the respiratory system.

"After gaining entry through the nose or mouth, the virus moves to the chest and begins to cause injury to the respiratory system," according toDr. Tim ConnollyHouston Methodist. Some Covid-19 patients fully recover for damage to their airways while more severe cases may be damaged in the long term.

11

You may have blurred vision

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When you get sick with a cold or a regular flu, you may find your vision due to fever or effects of the disease on your nervous system. With Covid-19, some patients reported blurred vision, which can be a side effect of the immune system fighting the virus. Astudy published inJama ophthalmologyCovid analyzed 38 patients-19 in China and found that 31.6% had a type of disease related to the eyes while recovering the virus.

12

You might have heart problems

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Heart problems are not related to Covid-19 as the presenting symptom, but the virus can damage the heart and circulatory system in patients with severe cases. Astudy published inJama cardiologycoronavirus examined 100 patients who sought medical treatment for the virus.

After studying MRI cardiac patients (WRC), the study found that 78 patients had some type of cardiac involvement and 68 had active cardiac inflammation. The study authors believe that the virus can exacerbate the underlying heart conditions and specific heart problems are related to the severity of the Covid-19.

13

You could have a weakness

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The CDC warns that muscle pain is a symptom of Covid-19 but many patients also report muscle weakness after contracting the virus. When your immune system is in full force, inflammation usually occurs in the body, which may be why muscle weakness associated with Covid-19. Patients hospitalized for severe cases can suffer "skeletal muscle injury due to direct effects of the virus," astudy published inHealing.

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14

You could have these most common symptoms

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Throughout the pandemic, theCDCAdded to the list of the most common symptoms. It seems that the experts have reduced it to 11 common symptoms, including the most infected individuals are beginning to feel two to 14 days after exposure to the virus. These symptoms include:

  • Fever or chills.
  • Cough.
  • Shortness of breath or difficulty to breathe.
  • Tired.
  • Muscle or body evils.
  • Headache.
  • New loss of taste or smell.
  • Irritated throat.
  • Congestion or nose flowing.
  • Nausea or vomiting.
  • Diarrhea.

These are the most common presenting symptoms and many people infected with Covid-19 are experimenting with one or more of these symptoms after exposure to the virus. However, they are not the only symptoms you could experiment if you catch Covid-19.

15

You can not have any symptoms at all

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Although many COVID-19 common symptoms can help you locate the virus, keep in mind that some patients do not experience any symptoms at all. TheCDCBelieves that about 40% of people infected with the virus are asymptomatic at some point, which can be what contributes to the rapid and broad propagation of the infection. If you think you may have been exposed to the virus, it is best to be tested and in quarantine, even if you do not feel any symptoms. And to cross this pandemic with your healthiest, do not miss these37 places you are most likely to catch coronavirus.


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