Did you have COVID-19 before?

The coronavirus pandemic has come down heavy on all of us. It has made us paranoid, where we are left thinking whether every cough or fever we have is a symptom of COVID-19.

The possibility of you having the infection can be moderately high because the infection has a wide band of symptoms, some of which are barely noticeable. This also correlates to the fact that a big percentage of people who suffer from coronavirus are asymptomatic, or undergo very mild symptoms and not suffer from the severity of the disease. Hence, it can be possible that some people may have already been struck by the virus and recovered, without even knowing of the same.

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Even though there is no evidence to prove that coronavirus was spreading before the first case was reported in December 2019, it is likely that you could have suffered the infection, had a strong immunity to fight it and developed antibodies as well. Or, it could also be possible that the virus which attacked you was a less harmful mutation, and hence, was not so infectious. We tell you some of the signs that point to a possible infection

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It is very common to suffer from a scratchy or runny nose with the change of season or have chronic allergies. However, as with the current COVID scenario, it’s important to chart the progression of your symptoms well. If a runny nose or congestion in the throat is accompanied by a sudden temperature spike up or presence of a dry, harsh cough, it might be a sign that your regular flu was in fact, coronavirus infection.

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Loss of smell or taste occurs when a person is unable to detect odours and usually happens when a person has a blocked nose or (sometimes even with advancing age). It is one of the atypical symptoms to be associated as a largely unknown symptom of coronavirus infection. Young patients may not have any significant symptoms such as the cough and fever, but they may experience just the loss of sense of smell and taste, which suggests that these viruses are lodging in the nose. A study also says that the symptom is more common in patients where the virus is lodged in the nose, ergo, attacks the nasal cavity and olfactory senses.

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Headaches can be a common resultant of a cold but a throbbing pain around the temples can also be a symptom of COVID-19. An intense headache could be the result of the production of cytokines, which can happen as the immune system prepares to fight the viral attack.

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One of the most prominent symptoms of COVID-19 is breathlessness. The virus which causes the infection, SARS-nCOV2 attacks the upper respiratory tract and damages the linings around the lungs implying that it causes acute respiratory distress, which can lead to dry cough, breathing difficulties, elevated heart rate. As a result, some of the patients may feel difficulty breathing properly when the infection reaches its peak.

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COVID toes became a tell-tale sign of the infection in children, who were largely thought to suffer from mild COVID-19 infection. COVID toes, appearing as frostbite has also been observed in adults. The infection happens when the blood flow is compromised and makes the blood clot or lead to lesions on the skin. Sometimes, this can also lead to the swollen toes and feet, which is why it’s important to not ignore your symptoms at any point.

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Coronavirus can also showcase neurological symptoms and make you feel dizzy and weak. Feeling uneasy, tired or lightheaded can happen when the body is dehydrated or running low on nutrients and is one of the milder side-effects of COVID-19 which shouldn’t be ignored.

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The virus can not just spread through respiratory droplets but through eye fluids and impact the eyes as well. Pink eye, hence, is a commonly observed symptom in people found to be COVID positive. A study published in JAMA ophthalmology mentioned that a patient was likely to suffer from pink eye, more severe his or her condition is.

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While a sudden bout of flu is characterized by cold, cough, fever, weakness and fatigue, the new virus can also affect the digestive system. Feeling constipated, nauseous, or experiencing diarrhoea is fairly common, with many even complaining of going through stomach issues before suffering from a fever.

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According to Centre of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), coronavirus affects the body in more ways than one and because multiple symptoms strike you at the same time, it can lead to a loss of energy. Hence, feeling aches, pain and muscle cramps due to reduced blood flow can be a common symptom of coronavirus.

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Red, bumpy rashes on the skin, also termed as COVID rashes are one of the less recognized symptoms of the novel viral infection. The prescence of hives, or red itchy skin which form measles like bumps when accompanied by other prevalent symptoms of the flu can be a symptom of COVID-19.

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While chills are usually dismissed as a minor problem, it can be a cause of concern if you suffer from other coronavirus symptoms as well. Feeling cold without a reason, accompanied by intense shaking is being tagged as a prominent symptom of COVID-19. Intense chills can also be accompanied by shaking, bluish lips and skin as the oxygen levels get compromised.

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