COVID-19 Second Wave Symptoms: Beyond Fever Or Cold, Watch Out For These Signs

India is currently experiencing a rather impactful second wave of novel coronavirus cases. Today, the number of infected cases has reached 1,32,05,926, with 1,45,384 cases surfacing in the last 24 hours.

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This sets a new record for the number of cases in a day, with the previous record of 1-lakh cases only made three days ago. It goes without saying that the current strain of the novel coronavirus is far deadlier than the previous one, as people are reported to possess the novel coronavirus despite not experiencing the conventional fever and cold symptoms.

However, there are a few unusual symptoms that you should look out for, which have been indicated as signs of the novel coronavirus

Unusual cough

According to the World Health Organisation, even though the cough is one of the many symptoms of the novel coronavirus, persistent coughing is something you should be on the lookout for.

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The cough in this situation sounds quite different from a regular cough and occurs quite frequently and at times similar to a smoker¡¯s cough.

Conjunctivitis

Pink eye or conjunctivitis is also one of the symptoms that indicate the presence of the novel coronavirus in the body. This has not only been listed in the WHOs list of symptoms but has also been revealed in a study published in the US National Library of Medicine.

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So in case you¡¯ve got a case of pink eye, better stay indoors and maybe get yourself tested for COVID-19.

Loss of taste and smell

Another rare, but commonly known symptom that has been highlighted is the loss of smell and taste. Studies have even termed it one of the biggest symptoms for people who don¡¯t experience fever or cold.

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Moreover, another study has highlighted that the loss of taste specifically occurs as SARS CoV-2 attacks the cells in the mouth and nose.

Difficulty breathing

Another symptom that many ignore or leave unattended is the difficulty in breathing or the feeling of breathlessness. COVID-19 is known to affect the lungs which impact our breathing.

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This also has been listed as one of the many symptoms of COVID-19. So if you feel uncomfortable while breathing, it's wise to immediately seek medical help.

Gastrointestinal problems

Studies have highlighted that in case you¡¯re facing digestive problems such as vomiting, diarrhoea, or abdominal pain, they¡¯re actually signs of early phases of the disease.

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This is caused by intestinal dysfunction which induces changes in intestinal microbes, and an increase in inflammatory cytokines.

Fatigue

Studies have shown that the onset of novel coronavirus can truly drain an individual, making them feel tired and exhausted.

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What¡¯s shocking is that not only is this a prominent symptom, but it¡¯s also a long-term side effect caused by the novel coronavirus, with 66 percent of patients experiencing this symptom.

Brain fog

Do you experience difficulty in focussing or concentrating, or do you feel exhausted when trying to use your brain too much?

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This brain fog is one of the common neurological symptoms caused by COVID-19 which is seen to be present with the individual even months after getting cured.