Covid-19 Symptoms

Look out for COVID-19 Symptoms

Coronavirus! One of the most debated topics of the year 2020, like what is the source of this virus. This topic remains a mystery, but another concern that has added to the list is its mutation. Yes, coronavirus is mutating and because of this finding vaccine has become even more difficult. But what is more concerning, the strain SARS-CoV-2 has also started to mutate, thus showing new symptoms. So, it has become the need of the hour to have complete knowledge of symptoms.

After thorough analysis and examination, Ubcared has listed down COVID-19 symptoms. Thus, it will help you prepare yourself in advance.

Watch out for symptoms

Before heading towards symptoms, the important part is to stay away from all myths of infection. Also, it is very important to take care of older people, infants or even kids and diabetic and heart patients. People who are suffering from lung disease are also at higher risk of getting infected. It becomes even more necessary to take care of these patients at an extreme level. Just to avoid such a scenario, you should be aware of all the symptoms in advance. Take a look at the symptoms...

Main Corona Virus symptoms are as follows:

Coughing
Difficulty in breathing
Shortness of breath
Fever
Fatigue even tiredness

Chills often followed by body shaking
Body aches
Headache
Sore throat

Loss of smell or taste
Running nose
Nausea or even vomiting
Diarrhoea

At times, the virus may turn out to be more deadly causing severe pneumonia and failure of the respiratory tract. Furthermore, it followed by septic shock and then the death of the patient. Another case has come into light in which COVID-19 complications are caused by a cytokine storm. This situation arises when an infection hits your immune system. Then it triggers the flow of inflammatory proteins in the bloodstream that can kill tissues or even damage organs. In such cases, the list gets extended further. Take a close look at these life-taking symptoms.

Difficulty in breathing becomes even worse.
Ongoing chest pain or feeling pressure in the chest area.
Confusion
Difficulty in waking up completely
Bluish lips or face
Strokes

In case if you come across these symptoms in your loved ones then you need to seek medical attention right away.

How to identify if it's COVID-19, a cold, or the flu?

It is quite common to get confused between the flu or COVID-19, in such cases, it is best to take advice from a doctor.

Some of the basic things a doctor looks at are: is it a fever with a cough? Or are you living in an area that comes under the containment zone? Or do you have any travel history very recently? Apart from this, the table will help you out in getting a better idea about the infection at your home.

Symptoms		Coronavirus* (COVID-19) Symptoms range from mild to severe	Cold Gradual onset of symptoms	Flu Abrupt onset of symptoms	Seasonal Allergies Abrupt onset of symptooms
	Length of symptoms	7-25 days	Less than 14 days	7-14 days	Several Weeks
	Caugh	Common(usually dry)	Common(mild)	Common(usually dry)	Rare(usually dry unless it triggers asthma)
	Shortness of breath	Sometimes	No**	No**	No**
	Sneezing	No	Common	No	Common
	Runny or stuffy nose	Rare	Common	Sometimes	Common
	Sore throat	Sometimes	Common	Sometimes	Sometimes (usually mild)
	Fever	Common	Short fever period	Common	No
	Feeling tired and week	Sometimes	Sometimes	Common	Sometimes
	Headaches	Sometimes	Rare	Common	Sometimes (related to sinus pain)
	Body aches and pains	Sometimes	Common	Common	No
	Diarrhea	Sometimes	No	Sometimes for children	No

How does coronavirus spread?

According to researchers, this virus spreads from one person to another via respiratory droplets. When an infected individual cough, sneezes or even talks can lead to the spread of this virus. This virus gets into the body via eyes, nose and mouth. This is the reason, that it is advised to cover these areas for complete safety.

Can COVID-19 spread through food?

As of now, there are no reports of transmission of coronavirus via food. But it is advised to wash off whatever is getting into your home from outside. It is a standard practice of sanitising everything for your safety. Keeping sanitizer with you outside the home is also a necessity.

Can mosquitoes spread coronavirus?

There are no reports that say mosquitoes can spread coronavirus or even COVID-19. But still, it is best to keep all the diseases at a bay. Lastly, the pandemic cum endemic coronavirus can remain active, unless we stop taking care of ourselves. So, it is best to wear a mask and shield against infection. This will help you in beating coronavirus or COVID-19 symptoms, thus avoiding infection.