The strange new symptom of Covid, easy to miss, the doctor warns
It often appears next to another strange sign of coronavirus infection, explains expert.
It is far from unlikely that you can showSigns of coronavirus Without even knowing it. After all, Covid-19 canproduce a myriad of symptoms And new ones are always discovered all the time. In fact, an expert is now the warning that there may be another symptom of strange covid that is quite easy to miss:itching.
Leanne Atkin, PhD, RGN, a vascular nursing consultant and a principal speaker at the University of Huddersfield, recently stated in a statement published by the university that there is an alarming increase inCovid-19 patients with symptoms of itching. Interesting, according to Atkin, this subtle sign often presents next to anotherSymptom of relatively strange coronavirus: Covid toes - an inflammatory side effect thatusually appears as a rash on the feet, first reported in an April study by Spain published in theInternational Dermatology Journal.
Patients with COVID toes can feel a burn, itching and tenderness, Atkin says, noting that it is a "relatively new symptom" and must be properly evaluated. "It's really important for people to begin to recognize these early symptoms and, if they notice one of them, they should organize the patient to test that Covid-19 and carefully considers the need to refer to clinics. Vascular, "she said.
The beginning of the itching sensations, especially on the feet, could indicate to the toes of Covid and can be a sign that you are infected - even "in the absence of any other symptom," says Atkin. A study conducted by researchers from King's College London and Science Science Zoe found that 17% of respondentshas reported a rash - often inducing - as its first symptom of coronavirus. And one in five of those who reported a rash confirmed that it was the only symptom they experienced.
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Atkin says that the lack of research and knowledge about itching and the toes of COVID, because the symptoms of the virus are extremely troublesome, because patients go to normal vascular clinics that are not prepared to deal with coronavirus that could allow itSpread in health facilities.
"Yes, we carry basic EPIs, but that's why it's imperative that practitioners be aware of this relatively new symptom of the virus, because if this is actually a sign of Covid, we should intensify our protection for the staff. And for our other patients, "says Atkin. And for more signs of Covid, checkThe new coronavirus symptom that appears weeks after being sick.
