Corona pandemic is spreading unabated. More than 300,000 new cases are reported. The virus is spreading at an alarming rate in this so-called second wave. In the first phase, cold, cough was the common symptoms earlier. The virus is mutating and it is getting more contagious and severe. Throat pain, vomiting, diarrhea, body pains, etc. are added. As a result, WHO is constantly updating the list of symptoms in COVID.
New symptoms of COVID:
- High fever
- Dry cough
- Throat pain
- Stuffy nose
- Loss of taste and smell
- Loss of appetite
- Headache
- Difficulty in breathing
- Weakness
- Red eyes and inflammation
- Debility in legs, arms, and dorsal region
- Rose tongue
- Stomach pain
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Swelling in legs and abdomen
- Indigestion
- Forgetfulness
- Sleeplessness
- Blood streaks in mucus
- Reduced oxygen in the blood
- Reduced platelets
When we see some of these symptoms should not lose time providing medical care. Hospitalization may not be required. However, these precautions have to be taken.
- Treat everyone as a positive case and maintain physical distance.
- Take vaccination.
- Wear a mask, preferably a twin mask.
- Wear mask indoors and outdoors.
- Take food that enhances immunity
- Do yoga, meditation, and aerobics
- In air-conditioning, rooms do not close all windows and doors
- Get examined when you see 1 or 2 symptoms.
If you are COVID positive what should be done?
If tested positive, home isolation is better. Keep the patient in a separate room away from the other family members particularly, from children and old people. The room should be well ventilated and arrange a helper round the clock. The helper should be a middle-aged person.
Regularly monitor body temperature, pulse rate, oxygen levels in the blood. This data should be conveyed to the physician and follow the instructions regarding medication. Wear three-layered masks all the time. Change the mask once in eight hours. Sanitize the objects and clothes frequently. Keep the garbage separately.
Do not go for a chest CT scan because it is equal to 500 X-rays. It may lead to other medical problems. Blood thinners and steroids should be used as per the physician's advice. 85 to 90% of the patients do not need Remdesivir injection. If fever is not controlled, pain in the chest and breathless rush to nearby COVID hospital.
