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Although one of the solutions used by the Polish government in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic is to impose compulsory quarantine on patients, there is a group of symptoms of infection, the presence of which forces you to consult a doctor. It is worth getting to know them in order to contact a specialist at the right time.
- There are no home remedies for COVID-19. However, doctors recommend that if you experience mild symptoms, stay home, reduce your fever, and rest. Rest and sleep are important parts of recovery when infected
- However, there is a group of symptoms that require medical consultation. It’s good to get to know them and react as soon as they appear
- The European Center for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) tells you when to see your doctor
- More similar information can be found on the TvoiLokony home page
The symptoms of COVID-19 can resemble those of other diseases, e.g. colds or flu. Najczęściej jednak w przypadku objawów takich jak kaszel, dreszcze czy nieznaczna gorączka, nie ma konieczności konsultacji lekarskich.
Doctors advise you to follow the isolation rules in such situations and, if possible, to test for COVID-19. If these symptoms (cough, chills, slight fever) accompany coronavirus, you should stay at home. The European Center for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) urges that contact with other people should be avoided in such situations.
There are no “home remedies” for COVID-19
The data published on January 31 by the Ministry of Health show that nearly 60 percent cases of people suffering from COVID-19 are infected with Omikron. This variant, according to the research of specialists, causes a milder course of the disease. It often gives symptoms that resemble a cold. A stuffy nose, headache, sore throat and muscle aches are some of the symptoms. You can deal with it at home.
- Omicron – what are the symptoms compared to previous mutations?
However, what is important: there are no so-called home treatments for COVID-19. There is also no evidence that taking vitamin C, D, or zinc supplements is helpful in this case. ECDC recommends:
- Taking medications such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen to lower the fever
- Drinking water to stay hydrated
- Get plenty of rest to help your body fight the virus
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COVID-19 symptoms. When to see a doctor?
There is, however a group of symptoms, the occurrence of which forces you to consult a doctor. ECDC urges patients to see their doctors if they have certain symptoms of the disease.
Symptoms that should be worrying include:
- Breathing problems
- Persistent pain or tightness in the chest
- Sleep problems, especially waking up
- Pale, gray or blue skin, lips and nails
Apart from these symptoms, there are other symptoms that require medical consultation. Belong to them:
- Fever above 38 degrees C, which persists despite taking medications
- A cough that worsens and is accompanied by mucus (green, yellow, bloody, or a bad smell)
- Chest pain
- Lethargy or drowsiness
- Dizziness or confusion
New COVID-19 Symptoms: Back Pain and Joint Pain
Meanwhile, scientists discover more complications of COVID-19. Doctors from South Africa have more and more reports of muscle and back pain among people infected with this mutation of the virus. Indian and Norwegian data support this information.
Do you want to test your immunity to COVID-19 after vaccination? Have you been infected and want to check your antibody levels? See the COVID-19 immunity test package, which you will perform at Diagnostics network points.
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