COVID-19 Symptoms: How to Tell If You Have a Coronavirus

Many of us were there. Just because you or your loved one is upset, Coronavirus (COVID-19 (new coronavirus infectious disease) (# If there is no character limit, add brackets at the first appearance). Of course, unless there is a test, there is no way to know for sure, but testing in many fields Not widely used.

However, there is a better understanding of what the symptoms of COVID-19 look like (you can find more details about the symptoms throughout this article). Symptoms can resemble a flu or cold, but researchers are beginning to better understand how the coronavirus develops. However, if you suspect you have COVID-19, you should check with your doctor or call the Coronavirus Hotline. Center for Disease Control and Prevention Say you should In the following cases, go to the hospital.

Breathing difficulty
Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
New confusion or awakening
Bluish lips or face

The CDC points out that these symptoms are not an exhaustive list, and if you have severe or anxious symptoms, seek medical attention. Also, keep in mind that studies have shown that some COVID-19 patients have no symptoms at all. Therefore, the only way to know for sure is to take a test. This can be difficult to get in many areas.

Context is also important. It is also likely if there was contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19, or if they lived in a COVID-19 geographical hotspot. You can find updated maps of COVID-19 cases in the US here. You can find test data and maps here. Here is the list Number of Coronavirus drive-through test sites by state. Click here for usage Find test locations for coronaviruses on Apple Maps.

Here’s what you need to know.

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CDC lists 9 common symptoms that may indicate a coronavirus infection

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, patients with COVID-19 “report a range of symptoms, ranging from mild to severe illness.” These symptoms may appear 2 to 14 days after being exposed to the virus.

heat
cough
Shortness of breath or dyspnea
chill
Shake repeatedly with chills
muscle pain
headache
sore throat
New loss of taste and smell

However, these are not the only symptoms reported in research studies investigating patients with this disorder. Specifically, other symptoms noted include diarrhea and other gastrointestinal problems, and Red-rimmed eyes.

When should you decide to take the test? CDC advises,

Not all people need to take the COVID-19 test. Here are some information that may help you make decisions about seeking medical care or testing.

Most people are mildly ill and can be recovered at home without medical attention. It may not be necessary to test.
There are no specifically approved treatments for people with COVID-19.

In a long report on COVID-19, the World Health Organization listed these symptoms:

The symptoms of COVID-19 are non-specific, ranging from asymptomatic (asymptomatic) to severe pneumonia and death … with typical signs based on cases confirmed by 55924 testing. Symptoms include fever (87.9%) and dry cough (67.7). %), Fatigue (38.1%), sputum production (33.4%), shortness of breath (18.6%), sore throat (13.9%), headache (13.6%), muscle or arthralgia (14.8%), chills (11.4%). %), Nausea or vomiting (5.0%), nasal congestion (4.8%), diarrhea (3.7%), and hemoptysis (0.9%), conjunctival hyperemia (08%).

According to WHO “People with COVID-19 generally develop signs and symptoms such as mild respiratory symptoms and fever with an average of 5-6 days (average latency 5-6 days, range 1-14 days) after infection. “

The WHO advises that most people infected with the COVID-19 virus “have a mild illness and will recover.” About 80% of laboratory confirmed patients have mild to moderate illness. “

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Research outlines various symptoms that indicate that you have a coronavirus

A summary of research studies on how coronaviruses occur in some patients.

Characteristics and outcomes of 21 critically ill patients with COVID-19 in Washington

Found in this survey Comorbidities were identified in 86% of cases, with “chronic kidney disease and congestive heart failure being the most common” early symptoms including “shortness of breath (76%), fever (52%), and cough (48%)” The average onset of symptoms before going to hospital was 3.5 days and 81% of patients were admitted to the ICU within 24 hours of admission.

Epidemiological and clinical characteristics of 99 new cases of coronavirus pneumonia in 2019 in Wuhan, China: a descriptive study.

Found in this survey 51% of patients had chronic illness. These symptoms were recorded:

The patient presented with clinical symptoms of fever (82 [83%] Patient), cough (81 [82%] Patient), shortness of breath (31 [31%] Patient), myalgia (11 [11%] Patient), confusion (9 [9%] Patient), headache (8 [8%] Patient), sore throat (5 [5%] Patient), rhinorrhea (4 [4%] Patient), chest pain (2 [2%] Patient), diarrhea (2 [2%] Patient), and nausea and vomiting (1 [1%] Patients … 17 (17%) patients developed acute respiratory distress syndrome, of which 11 (11%) worsened in a short time and died of multiple organ failure.

In this study, COVID-19 “is likely to affect older men with co-morbidities and can even cause serious and fatal respiratory illnesses such as acute respiratory distress syndrome,” he said. I am.

Clinical features of 2019 coronavirus disease in China

Found in this survey “The most common symptoms were fever (43.8% on admission, 88.7% on admission) and cough (67.8%). Diarrhea was rare (3.8%). The median latency was 4 days. “

Clinical Course and Risk Factors of Mortality in Adult Hospitalized Patients with COVID-19 in Wuhan, China: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Found in this survey “(48%) had comorbidities and hypertension was the most common (58 [30%] Patient) followed by diabetes (36 [19%] Patients) and coronary heart disease (15 [8%] patient). Multivariate regression showed increased odds of in-hospital mortality with age. “

Association of chemosensory dysfunction with Covid-19 in patients with influenza-like symptoms

Found in this survey “Loss of taste and taste was reported in 68% (40/59) and 71% (42/59) of Covid-19-positive subjects, respectively, compared to 16% (33/203) and 17% (35%). / 203)) Covid-19-negative patients. Odor and taste disorders were independently and strongly associated with Covid-19-positive. “

this is Good rounding up Of research into COVID-19.

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Coronavirus survivors explain symptoms

Elizabeth Schneider is one American woman who survived COVID-19. She wrote about her symptoms on Facebook:

First, it’s easy to get. I think I found it when I attended a small house party that showed no symptoms of illness such as coughing or sneezing. It seems that 40% of the participants at this party have fallen ill. The media has instructed you to wash your hands and avoid people with symptoms. Hooray. There is no way around this, except around all other humans. Within 3 days of joining the party, 40% of all fell ill with the same / similar symptoms, including fever.

Second, symptoms seem to vary according to constitution and age. Most of my friends who got it were in their late 40s to early 50s. I’m in my mid thirties. For us, we had headaches, fever (consistently on and off for the first 3 days, then on and off for the next 3 days), severe body aches, joint pains, and exhaustion. There was a fever that jumped to 103 degrees the first night, then dropped to 100 and then to a low of 99.5. Some people had diarrhea. One day, I got nauseous. When my fever disappeared, I had some stuffy nose and sore throat. Very few people had a slight itchy cough. Few people have chest tightness or other respiratory symptoms. The total duration of illness was 10-16 days. The main problem is that many of us were denied the test without reporting a cough or dyspnea. I tested positive through the Seattle Flu Survey. This is a research study here in Seattle, where they have tested volunteers for strains of influenza to study transmission within the community. A few weeks ago, they began testing a random subset of samples for COVID-19 infection. They sent my sample to King County Public Health for confirmation. However, all samples that tested positive were said to have been confirmed by public health.

Update: I called King County’s Department of Public Health, but they didn’t have secondary tests, and if they were positive somewhere in King County, with or without a flu study I said. A total of seven other people in the party tested positive. Two from the doctor’s office and the rest from the flu study.

As of March 9 (Monday), 13 days after the onset of symptoms, 72 hours or more when the fever subsided. The King County Public Health Service recommends isolation for 7 days after symptoms begin or 72 hours after the fever subsides. I’ve exceeded both deadlines so I’m no longer isolated myself, but I’m avoiding intense activity and large crowds, so when I see you in public, I’m obviously not near you . I was not hospitalized. Not all countries are hospitalized with COVID-19 infections, and in my case, and in many other cases, I was recovering myself and felt it was just a nasty flu strain. I didn’t even go to the doctor, this season’s flu vaccine protected me.

I also lead to the lack of testing that people believe that a cold or something else is going out and spreading it. It is also spread by worse, asymptomatic people, as is the case with people attending asymptomatic parties and social gatherings.

Daniel Nelson is a Wisconsin woman who survived COVID-19. She wrote on Facebook:

I am generally a healthy person. There is no basic health condition. Prior to March, I had never spent the night in a hospital bed. About 3 weeks ago, my chest hurt. I self-isolated, but wrote it down as anxiety. I had a fever about 2.5 weeks ago. Despite the usual Tylenol and ice pack, it was out of control. A week later, I slept for 20 hours a day and I went to the ER. They tested me and sent me home. After a few days, I had almost no energy to go to the bathroom. I was very tired and the wind was blowing. I returned to the ER and was hospitalized.

I needed help going to the bathroom for a week in the hospital. Doctors had a hard time controlling my fever. I slept covered with an ice pack. My blood pressure was dangerously low. He was severely dehydrated, so he was infusing. I could hardly eat. I had oxygen because I had pneumonia and fluid in my lungs and I had a hard time breathing. I am very lucky because I don’t need a ventilation fan. I sobbed when I had a moment of physical relief. I tried to concentrate on the meditation app. I tried to reply to the text. I looked back on my life. I said to Mommy and Patrick that I love it.

I was discharged 4 days ago, but it is not over yet. I’m tired. I need to do something a little and then rest. In fact, I write with my head on a pillow.

She also writes extensively about her experience here.

Others who survived and shared a long description of the symptoms on Twitter David Rat; Chris Goff; And Dr. Yale Tan Chen.

According to NBC News, Coronavirus is a “slow burn” virus, specialists are “very often”, the earliest symptoms are “mild physical discomfort-slight cough, headache, fever”, which gradually worsens To do. Potential symptoms of COVID-19 also revealed loss of taste and smell, and eyes with red borders. According to experts, it often takes about a week from the onset of symptoms to see if the virus gets worse or if the person gets better. According to Fox News, about half of people with COVID-19 have no symptoms at all. The details are based on research studies on Iceland, Vo, Italy, and Diamond Princess cruise ships.

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