CHANDIGARH
The COVID-19 pandemic has laid an impact on the huge population globally in which the population battling with medical conditions such as chronic, inflammatory diseases like type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, people suffering from breathing issues, have been affected. Their immune power has been reduced automatically.
Many Omicron patients begin to complain of health problems including gastrointestinal symptoms, loss of appetite as the studies revealed.
Considering that Omicron is far different from other COVID variants, one of the factors of concern is that the patients infected with it are facing unusual symptoms from each other.
Although many patients complain of mild cold symptoms, some others have more severe symptoms such as breathing issues, fluctuations in heartbeat, dizziness etc.
The World Health Organization (WHO) and studies by other organizations explain the symptoms and the reasons behind them is symptoms vary from person to person, depending on vaccination status, immunity, and a number of other health factors.
Experts revealed that because of these numerous symptoms, it becomes more difficult to diagnose.
Most commonly reported symptoms:
Most Omicron patients report cold-like symptoms such as sore throat, severe body aches, fatigue, severe headache, explains a study UK based.
New symptoms reported in Omicron patients:
Many patients affected from the omicron variant complained of gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhea, missed meals and abdominal pain.
The most unusual feature of Omicron:
Strangely enough, there are few cases of infected people having three Covid-19 symptoms of cough, fever, and loss of smell which used to be the significant symptoms of Delta variant.
So, if people suffer from more concerning health disorders then you must consult your physician so that it can be treated as soon as possible.
Precautions to be taken to stay protected from Covid-19
Follow social distancing when you step outside.
Wash your hands with soap or apply sanitiser to your hands when you touch unclean surfaces either inside or outside your home.
Whenever you are at the marketplace or crowded areas ensure you are wearing masks properly.