TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Symptoms of Covid-19 more and more diverse. Cough, fever, shortness of breath are perhaps the most common symptoms. However, from the monitoring results, there are five new symptoms that need to be watched out for.
If you find one of the problems below, be careful. Launch Times of India, here are five unusual symptoms that indicate you have been infected with the corona virus.
Mouth ulcers
From several patient reports, doctors saw an increase in the number of cases that came with mouth ulcer symptoms such as mouth sores, rashes, bumps, which coincided with other Covid-19 symptoms, including fever, cough and fatigue. Although it can be both confusing and unpleasant, symptoms of inflammation in the tongue or other unusual changes are signs to watch out for and look for further as tongue problems can also arise due to Kawasaki syndrome, a rare inflammatory complication associated with severe COVID-19 in children , which affects blood flow and vital functions, ranging from pain, discoloration, swelling, burning sensation or changes in texture.
Swollen fingers
Experts are concerned about the number of cases of swelling of the skin, fingers and toes that are reported around the world. Symptoms of this infection must be watched out for. Doctors see many people who have tested positive for infection experience only these dermatological symptoms and are at risk of being misdiagnosed.
Research has also shown that rashes and bumps are also a major sign of infection in young children, showing different symptoms than adults. As a result of inflammation in the body caused by the spread of the virus, people who are infected with Covid-19 can experience swelling, lesions, and discoloration of the fingers and toes.
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Hives
The appearance of a rash or lump that appears suddenly on the skin that can last for hours can also be a sign of Covid-19 in the early days. Not only is the presentation of Covid-19 symptoms related to the skin, the rashes and bumps can also last longer and even last for weeks after the body has fought the infection.
As per the case study, itching on the skin can start to appear on the palms and slowly spread to other parts of the skin. In many cases, it can also cause acute swelling of sensitive areas, such as the eyelids and lips.
Abnormal freezing
Blood clotting is an increased side effect reported by Covid-19 patients. It has now been established that the coronavirus can rapidly spread throughout the body, clot blood and interfere with healthy blood flow through blood vessels. Blood clots can also affect young and healthy patients who do not experience severe symptoms related to the virus.
In some cases, these blood clots can attack unexpectedly, clog blood vessels, and interfere with the function of vital organs, including the heart, kidneys, and liver. Although there is no definite way to check for clotting, doctors caution against continuing to check vital parameters, such as blood sugar levels, blood pressure, looking for signs of inflammation, and acting accordingly to avoid future consequences.
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Scientists have a new name for post-illness and fatigue symptoms that affect patients Covid-19 during infection namely PASC. Post-acute corona virus infection or PASC can cause lingering Covid-19 symptoms for patients who have difficulty making a healthy recovery. Experts believe women and the elderly are more prone to suffer from acute fatigue and related viral symptoms.
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