Harianjogja.com, JAKARTA – Loss of smell is one of the symptoms suffered by patients infected with Covid-19.
These symptoms can occur in patients with certain conditions, and vice versa, they do not occur in other Covid patients.
Loss of smell, even though it is considered not to be dangerous, is still felt as a disturbing matter for sufferers. So how do you recover it?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or CDC, say loss of smell and taste is not painful or worrisome. However, this condition can take a long time to recover because there is no cure and disturb the patient psychologically.
But that doesn’t mean it can’t be overcome. To restore the smell of patients who experience an acute loss of the sense of smell and taste can make olfactory training.
The use of aromatherapy oils is said to improve the brain to recognize familiar smells and tastes.
Beyond the disturbance of smell, there are a number of symptoms associated with Covid-19.
Common symptoms of Covid-19 include dry cough, fever and chills, breathing problems, and several different symptoms that can irritate patients such as skin rashes.
Some symptoms are also related to the sufferer’s diet and diet, although not everyone experiences them.
Here are some food-related symptoms of Covid-19, as summarized by the Times of India, Friday, January 1, 2021.
1. Stomach pain
According to a review of three Chinese hospitals, 1 in every 5 Covid-19 patients suffers from gastrointestinal symptoms including vomiting, diarrhea and stomach pain.
There are allegations that Covid-19 affects intestinal microbes and spreads the virus through feces. Although these symptoms do not mean you have Covid-19, you should use a separate bathroom until you get test results.
It should also be noted that people with gastrointestinal symptoms may take longer to clear the virus from the body compared to those without gastrointestinal symptoms, according to statistics.
2. Loss of appetite
It is common to have a sudden or decreased appetite due to a viral infection. But when the virus is the cause of Covid-19, loss of appetite can be devastating, especially for people who have lost their smell or taste and find it very difficult to digest food.
Anosmia and aphagia can make people hate things they used to love because of a change in the senses. Hence, this can affect eating habits.
In a study conducted in China, more than 80 percent of patients reported no appetite within days of infection. Other side effects are weight loss and poor metabolism due to poor eating habits.
3. Nausea
Just like diarrhea and loss of appetite, nausea is not a common symptom of Covid-19. However, a study conducted on 138 patients in Wuhan found that 10 percent of people experienced nausea and diarrhea, two days before a fever.
So, if you feel nauseous and have diarrhea and have been in contact with someone who has tested positive, it’s best to contact your doctor.
4. Sore throat
A sore throat can be mistaken for a cold and flu. A sore throat indicates that there is an infection, also known as pharyngitis. It can also make it difficult for a person to consume food and drinks because they feel sick while eating.
5. Losing the sense of smell and taste
Loss of smell and taste is now recognized as one of the most common symptoms of Covid-19. These symptoms can develop between two and 14 days after exposure to the Corona virus.
Source: JIBI / Bisnis.com
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