It has been observed that the trend of Covid-19 cases in Indonesia is increasing. In addition to strict health protocols, you also need to be aware of the symptoms of Covid-19, especially since there are some symptoms that are often overlooked.
The symptoms of Covid-19 are increasingly diverse. These symptoms are quite mild and similar to the illnesses commonly experienced by the community. However, after being tested, it is often found that the symptoms are not due to a cold or the common cold, but to Covid-19.
Therefore, here are the covid symptoms that are often ignored and need to be kept an eye out for.
1. Sore throat
Sore throat is considered something normal. In the rainy season like now, sore throats are associated with colds or colds. In fact, sore throat is one of the symptoms of Covid-19.
In people exposed to Covid-19, many complain of a sore throat even if it is not accompanied by a cough. Generally a dry cough, one of the newest covid symptoms, is followed by a sore throat. However, there are also those who experience a sore throat without being preceded by a cough.
2. Fatigue
After doing activities, people obviously feel tired. Fatigue, in fact, should not be taken lightly because this is one of the symptoms of Covid-19.
Infection with the BN.1 subvariant is said to trigger fatigue. Extreme fatigue can arise even if the activity is not very strenuous. Sometimes fatigue appears without any cause.
3. Cough
Cough is triggered by various reasons including dirty air, cigarette smoke, or foreign objects accidentally entering the airways. Since there are many possible causes, coughing is one of the symptoms of Covid-19 that is often overlooked.
What needs to be noted, cough can appear for no reason or cause. Cough should no longer be considered trivial.
4. Colds
Uncertain weather can make the body less fit and some people suffer from colds. You shouldn’t ignore a cold because you may be exposed to Covid-19.
It is quite difficult to distinguish between a cold caused by COVID-19 and a cold caused by the common cold. You will need to do a swab test (antigen or PCR) to be sure.
5. Muscle or joint pain
Like fatigue, muscle or joint pain is often underestimated. In fact, this symptom could lead to Covid-19. The new Covid-19 variant can also trigger symptoms of muscle and joint pain.
6. Headache
The symptoms of the latest Covid variant are actually not much different from the previous variants. One symptom that is often overlooked is headaches.
How to distinguish covid headaches from other headaches? In general, headaches due to Covid-19 are said to have a throbbing sensation and dizziness.
(the/bir)
