Introduction
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a lot of disruption to our lives, and it has also brought to light a number of symptoms that many people are experiencing. One of the most common symptoms of COVID-19 is loss of appetite, but it is often overlooked or not discussed as much as other symptoms. In this article, we will discuss why loss of appetite is the #1 COVID symptom more people should be talking about and provide some tips on how to manage it. We will also provide some healthy eating tips from Eat This Not That to help you stay nourished and healthy during this difficult time.
The #1 COVID Symptom More People Should Be Talking About
COVID-19 has been a major topic of conversation for the past year, and for good reason. The virus has caused a global pandemic, and it has changed the way we live our lives. But there is one symptom of COVID-19 that is often overlooked: loss of taste and smell.
Loss of taste and smell is one of the most common symptoms of COVID-19, yet it is often overlooked. It can be a sign of a mild infection, or it can be a sign of a more serious infection. It is important to be aware of this symptom and to talk to your doctor if you experience it.
Loss of taste and smell can have a major impact on your quality of life. It can make it difficult to enjoy food, and it can make it difficult to enjoy activities that involve smell, such as going to the beach or going for a walk in the woods. It can also make it difficult to detect dangerous smells, such as gas leaks or smoke.
If you experience loss of taste and smell, it is important to talk to your doctor. They can help you determine the cause and provide treatment if necessary. In some cases, the loss of taste and smell can be temporary, but in other cases, it can be permanent. It is important to get the help you need to manage this symptom.
Loss of taste and smell is a serious symptom of COVID-19, and it is one that more people should be talking about. If you experience this symptom, it is important to talk to your doctor and get the help you need.
COVID has so many symptoms it’s hard to keep track of them all. While there’s several common ones everyone knows about like sore throat, fever, fatigue, cough, and other flu-like symptoms, there’s others that aren’t talked about as much. Eat This, Not That! Health spoke with doctors who have been treating patients since the early days of the pandemic who explained unique COVID signs to watch out for and what to know about the virus right now. Read on—and to ensure your health and the health of others, don’t miss these Sure Signs You’ve Already Had COVID.
Dr. Thomas Gut, D.O., Associate Chair of Medicine at Staten Island University Hospital shares, ” This is generally seen in severe COVID cases. Likely caused by a blood flow and clotting abnormality that COVID can trigger. Uncommon with Omicron and later variants.” Dr. Vivek Cherian, a Chicago based Internal Medicine Physician adds, “COVID toes, which are more commonly seen in children, is a skin condition. This is a type of skin condition that is associated with swelling, blister-like bumps or discoloration of the toes and/or fingers as well as swelling or blisters.”
Dr. Gut says, “palpitations can be a warning sign of cardiac damage. However, generally not serious and do improve with healing time and stress reduction.”
According to John Hopkins Medicine, “After you have had COVID-19, if you are experiencing a rapid heartbeat or palpitations you should contact your doctor. A temporary increase in heart rate can be caused by a lot of different things, including dehydration. Make sure you are drinking enough fluids, especially if you have a fever. Symptoms of a rapid or irregular heart rhythm may include:
–Feeling your heart beat rapidly or irregularly in your chest (palpitations)
–Feeling lightheaded or dizzy, especially upon standing
–Chest discomfort.”
Dr. Gut explains, brain fog is “a common finding in Long COVID Syndrome. It does usually improve with time but can be improved with specific neurocognitive therapies.”
Dr. Cherian shares, “Hair loss can occur even several months after a COVID infection. The theory for why this is because of overstimulation of hair follicles during an active infection and ultimately leads to shedding phase post-infection.”
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Dr. Cherian explains, “Hoarseness or swallowing issues can occur as well with the thought being a COVID infection can lead to an irritation of the nerves nerves of the vocal tract.”
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Pink eye can happen with COVID patients and Dr. Cherian says, “The reason for this is that COVID enters our cells through receptors for the ACE2 enzyme which can be found in various parts of our eyes among other places such as the heart, kidney and lungs.”
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According to Dr. Cherian, “The BA.2 sub-variant of Omicron accounts for over half of new U.S. coronavirus cases, and is now the dominant strain in this country. Its rapid growth is attributed at least in part to its mutations for the spike protein on the virus’s surface, which are not found in BA.1. BA.2 is more transmissible than BA.1, the good news is that it has not been shown to cause more severe illness and vaccines continue to offer a high degree of protection from severe disease, and even more so if you’ve had a booster.”
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.