One of the problems in identifying a COVID-19 infection, is that many of its symptoms reflect other illnesses, including cold and flu. That is why some researchers felt the need to study the set of symptoms of the virus, in the hope that identifying the order in which they usually appear could help people know whether their symptoms were probably COVID or something else. According to his discovery, published in Frontier of Public Health, this is the order in which the symptoms of COVID-19 usually appear. Keep reading – and to ensure your health and the health of others, don’t miss out on these Clear signs that you’ve had the coronavirus.
The first symptom and one of the most common symptoms of COVID is usually an increase in temperature. While some people experience only a slight increase, others report a high fever above 100.4.
Another trademark of COVID that people report shortly after a fever is a cough. Unlike the wet and mucous cough of other diseases, the one associated with the virus is drier in nature.
There are three symptoms that occur after fever and cough and can appear simultaneously or independently. The first one? Sore throat.
One of the other three symptoms in the group is headache. According to a study, headache was reported in 11 to 34 percent of hospitalized COVID-19 patients and about 6 to 10 percent of all symptomatic patients.
Myalgia, defined as muscle pain or muscle pain, completes the triad of symptoms in this group, and the researchers note that “all three are likely to occur next, before proceeding.
The next batch of symptoms can be described as gastrointestinal in nature. According to the study, nausea and vomiting are not uncommon manifestations of the virus. “COVID-19 can cause mild gastrointestinal symptoms,” explains the Mayo Clinic. For some, the symptoms may last for only one day, while others may experience them for a longer time.
Finally, diarrhea is the last symptom in the order, experienced by about 20% of patients with COVID-19, according to Johns Hopkins University. “For children and adults, it is important to monitor the dehydration caused by diarrhea before the disease becomes extreme. Starting oral rehydration within 24 hours of the onset of symptoms can save lives, ”he said. William Greenough, MD, explained the infectious disease specialist and emeritus professor of medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
“The type and severity of the first symptoms can vary widely from person to person, which is why it is very important to call your doctor if you think you have any symptoms,” Mayo clinic warn. “Some people may never notice the symptoms because they have a mild case.” Pay attention to your symptoms and get tested if you think you may have COVID.
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Seek medical attention if you experience any of these symptoms, follow the public health fundamentals and help end this outbreak, no matter where you live – use a face mask, social distance, avoid large crowds, do not go home with people you are not sheltering (especially in bars), practice good hand hygiene, be vaccinated when it is available to you and to protect your life and the lives of others, don’t visit any of these 35 places you’re most likely to reach COVID.