Introduction
As the novel coronavirus continues to spread across the globe, it is important to be aware of the signs and symptoms of COVID-19. While the most common symptoms of COVID-19 are fever, cough, and shortness of breath, there are other signs that may indicate you have the virus. In this article, we will discuss some of the sure signs that you may have COVID-19, according to patients who have experienced the virus. We will also provide tips on what to eat and what to avoid if you think you may have the virus. By understanding the signs and symptoms of COVID-19, you can take the necessary steps to protect yourself and those around you.
Sure Signs You Have COVID Now, According to Patients
As the novel coronavirus continues to spread, it’s important to be aware of the signs and symptoms of COVID-19. While some people may experience mild symptoms, others may have more severe symptoms. Here are some of the most common signs and symptoms reported by patients who have tested positive for COVID-19.
Fever
One of the most common symptoms of COVID-19 is a fever. A fever is defined as a body temperature of 100.4°F (38°C) or higher. If you have a fever, it’s important to seek medical attention right away.
Cough
A dry cough is another common symptom of COVID-19. It’s important to note that a dry cough can be a sign of other illnesses as well, so it’s important to seek medical attention if you experience a dry cough.
Shortness of Breath
Shortness of breath is another symptom of COVID-19. If you experience shortness of breath, it’s important to seek medical attention right away. It’s also important to note that shortness of breath can be a sign of other illnesses as well.
Fatigue
Fatigue is another common symptom of COVID-19. If you experience fatigue, it’s important to rest and seek medical attention if necessary.
Loss of Taste or Smell
Loss of taste or smell is another symptom of COVID-19. If you experience a sudden loss of taste or smell, it’s important to seek medical attention right away.
Muscle Aches
Muscle aches are another symptom of COVID-19. If you experience muscle aches, it’s important to rest and seek medical attention if necessary.
Headache
Headache is another symptom of COVID-19. If you experience a headache, it’s important to rest and seek medical attention if necessary.
Sore Throat
Sore throat is another symptom of COVID-19. If you experience a sore throat, it’s important to rest and seek medical attention if necessary.
Loss of Appetite
Loss of appetite is another symptom of COVID-19. If you experience a loss of appetite, it’s important to rest and seek medical attention if necessary.
It’s important to remember that these are just some of the most common symptoms reported by patients who have tested positive for COVID-19. If you experience any of these symptoms, it’s important to seek medical attention right away.
BA.5 is now the dominant strain of COVID-19 in the US, and far more transmissible than previous variants. “The main reason this variant has become the predominant one that is now circulating is that it is able to evade previous immunity,” says Dean Blumberg, MD, chief of pediatric infectious diseases at UC Davis Children’s Hospital. “Even people who have partial immunity from a previous infection or vaccination can still have a breakthrough infection.” Here are five sure signs you have COVID now. Read on—and to ensure your health and the health of others, don’t miss these Sure Signs You’ve Already Had COVID.
GI issues are frequently reported as one of the more common signs of COVID-19. “I just thought it was anxiety and nerves, since I had just heard the news about coronavirus in New York, so I paid it no mind,” says Brittany Boccio, 31, from Laurel Hollow, NY, who also felt muscle aches at the time. “I didn’t think I had coronavirus because I’m 31 and healthy, and I’m a nonsmoker with no prior medical issues.”
Sleep issues are another common symptom of COVID-19. “I distinctly remember how it started: we came back from grocery shopping on a Friday and I was looking forward to a quiet weekend,” says Jignesh A. Patel, MD, chief cardiology fellow at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY. “While watching the evening news, I experienced a few bouts of dry cough and felt feverish. My first instinct at that moment was to isolate myself from my wife and two-year-old daughter. Nights in particular were hard with a sense of extreme fatigue and temperature crossing 101 frequently. On day five, I noticed wheezing and difficulty talking, which progressed quickly over the next two days to shortness of breath and difficulty lying down.”
Some people experience fever when infected with the virus. “When I first came down with symptoms of COVID-19, my attitude was I could push through it on my own,” says Ronald Hill, 71, from Fresno, California. Was I wrong! I came down with the virus in mid-March, after attending a family funeral in Los Angeles where a couple of cousins had been infected with COVID but weren’t yet showing symptoms. A few days later, I began running a high fever. I called my doctor, who sent me for X-rays and lab tests. It turns out I had pneumonia — although I wasn’t yet having trouble breathing — and was positive for COVID-19.”
Fatigue and trouble breathing could be signs of COVID-19. “When I first began experiencing tremendous fatigue and shortness of breath, in mid-March, my first fear wasn’t that I had come down with COVID-19: It was that I was having a relapse of CLL [chronic lymphocytic leukemia], the blood cancer I’d been successfully treated for in 2006,” says Paul Levine, 86, from New York City. “But when I called my oncologist, he asked me a strange question: How did my food taste? When I told him everything tastes terrible, he instructed me to go the hospital. My son drove me to Mount Sinai West in New York City, where I tested positive for COVID-19.”
The combination of cough and fever are strongly linked to the COVID-19 virus, based on patient testimonies. “Our ordeal began on Tuesday, March 10, when we both came down with a cough and a fever,” says Georgene Stephens, 70, from Clarksville, Maryland. “A week later I was feeling better, but [husband] Gerry was struggling to breathe. (Although we are both 70 and in good health, Gerry does have asthma.) We went to a local hospital, where they tested us both for COVID-19.”
Follow the public health fundamentals and help end this pandemic, no matter where you live—get vaccinated or boosted ASAP; if you live in an area with low vaccination rates, wear an N95 face mask, don’t travel, social distance, avoid large crowds, don’t go indoors with people you’re not sheltering with (especially in bars), practice good hand hygiene, and to protect your life and the lives of others, don’t visit any of these 35 Places You’re Most Likely to Catch COVID.
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