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7 Sure signs you’ve already had Covid-19, study says


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New Delhi, Dec 09, 2020:    With intensive care beds nationwide almost at full capacity due to the coronavirus, concerns about catching COVID-19 are greater than ever. You are right to be concerned: the virus can be insidious and not only fatal but also lasting effects that could potentially injure you for life.


Covid-symptoms


In a study in the journal Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, researchers who followed 412 patients found that 82% of them reported neurological problems that persisted after the virus appeared. 6Read on to discover the most common neurological manifestations and to help ensure your health and the health of others. Don’t miss out on these surefire signs you’ve already had with coronavirus.


1) Myalgias, a.k.a. muscle pain


*44.8% of the respondents experienced this


"That’s the case with Maria Manfredini. She and her fiancé were planning their dream wedding in Italy when the pandemic hit," reports CBS News. "They had to cancel, took a short trip to Arizona in June and came home with COVID-19. ’No smell, no taste, terrible body pain, and it really attacked my legs. Terrible leg pain," says Manfredini. Six months later the 35 year old is still not doing well. Her worst symptoms are leg pain and brain fog. "It’s extremely frustrating because everyone, the first thing they tell me is that you look great. You can’t be in the end during the day I am exhausted and in pain, ”says Manfredini.


2) Headache

*37.7% of the respondents experienced this

"My friend described the headache like a hammer in his head trying to cut itself out. That’s an understatement," said Broadway star Danny Burstein, who caught coronavirus early on and is still suffering. "I had a fever, migraines, body aches, my hands hurt so much."


3) Encephalopathy


*31.8% of the respondents experienced this


"... which means a change in mental function, from mild confusion to coma," reports CBS News, who worked with Dr. Igor Koralnik from the Department of Neurology at Northwestern Medicine spoke. "Only a third of patients with encephalopathy were able to attend to their own business after discharge, compared with 90% of patients without encephalopathy," he said.


4) Dizziness

*29.7% of the respondents experienced this


"They are called long distance drivers, people have recovered from the coronavirus infection but have persistent symptoms. Some call headaches, dizziness and fatigue. Brain fog," reports Everything Lubbock. "Neurologist Dr. Michele Longo says, ’I see healthy people who have not had these serious manifestations of Covid. People who are athletic do not have underlying health conditions that report symptoms. She continues with patients with: Short-term memory loss, Concentration problems, concentration problems, problems finding words and problems with everyday thinking. ’"


5) Dysgeusia

*15.9% of the respondents experienced this


The loss of your sense of taste can be related to the effects of the virus on your brain. "A neurological nature has been suggested as a possible mechanism for dysgeusia," reports one study. "Indeed, the functions of taste and smell are closely related."


6) Anosmia

*11.4% of the respondents experienced this


Losing your sense of smell can be a sure sign that you have COVID - and linger on some patients. "A new study shows that odor training can help some people regain their sense of smell when they lose it or it becomes distorted after an illness - including COVID-19," reports VeryWell Health. "Patients were given a number of olfactory training kits with different scents, including eucalyptus, lemon, rose, cinnamon, chocolate, coffee, lavender, honey, strawberry, and thyme. They were tested at the beginning of the experiment to see how good they were was able to smell the different smells and was then tested again after six months of odor training. "

7) The most common COVID symptoms

Although the study found that neurological symptoms are quite common, there are even more common symptoms that most COVID patients experience. "A variety of symptoms have been reported in people with COVID-19 - from mild symptoms to severe illness," reports the CDC. "Symptoms can appear 2 to 14 days after exposure to the virus. People with these symptoms can have COVID-19:

  • Fever or chills

  • Cough

  • Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing

  • Fatigue

  • Muscle or body aches

  • Headache

  • New loss of taste or smell

  • Sore throat

  • Congestion or runny nose

  • Nausea or vomiting

  • Diarrhea"


When to see a doctor

"Look for emergency warning signs for COVID-19," says the CDC. "If anyone shows any of these signs, get an ambulance right away:

  • Trouble breathing

  • Persistent pain or pressure in the chest

  • New confusion

  • Inability to wake or stay awake

  • Bluish lips or face


This list does not include all possible symptoms. Please call your doctor if you experience any other symptoms that are severe or affect you. "

Less common symptoms 

"Strokes, movement disorders, motor and sensory deficits, ataxia and seizures were rare (0.2 to 1.4% of the patients each)," say the authors. "134 patients (26.3%) developed severe respiratory diseases that require mechanical ventilation." If you experience these or any of the symptoms mentioned in this article, contact your doctor.