Sunday, April 12, 2020, 1:52 PM
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TILBURG –
Elderly people infected with the coronavirus do not always appear to have the known symptoms such as coughing and fever. Confusion and sudden falls in particular can indicate infection with the coronavirus. This is evident from research among a large number of elderly patients who were found to be infected with Covid.
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The study was conducted at the Elisabeth-TweeSteden Hospital in Tilburg. Among the patients studied was an 82-year-old man who first reported to the doctor with hallucinations and acute memory disorders.
He had no coughing or fever and was advised to take a sick home. However, things quickly deteriorated there and the man suddenly fell out of his chair. Although he had no symptoms of corona, he was tested once in the hospital. It turned out to be a corona infection.
The researchers warn GPs to pay close attention to confusion and falls in older patients who report sudden symptoms. “It is extremely relevant to recognize the clinical picture of these patients early and to start appropriate counseling quickly,” the researchers said.
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