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Sunday 13 February 2022
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Many people are aware of the common signs of coronavirus, such as a cough or fever, but Omicron also has the ability to present a number of other signs, which may show up in your eating habits.
Furthermore, researchers in the ZOE COVID study reported a “sharp increase” in people reporting gastrointestinal symptoms through January 2022, and the main symptoms of coronavirus remain a high fever, a new and persistent cough, and a loss or change in their sense of smell or taste. However, you may also experience other symptoms, according to the British newspaper Express.
Research and data from the ZOE COVID Study app indicate that gastrointestinal issues such as diarrhea, stomach pain, and feeling sick can all be symptoms of Omicron.
Signs in your eating habits include a loss of appetite or a lack of commitment to eating meals, and last year the NHS said a loss of appetite was an early sign of corona.
She noted, “Skipping meals for a short period of time because you feel unwell is not something to be overly concerned regarding in people under the age of 65.”
“However, persistent loss of appetite in the elderly can be a sign that something is wrong and should be discussed with a doctor or health care professional,” she added.
She advised: “You don’t have to force yourself to eat if you don’t feel like it, but it’s very important to keep drinking fluids to help replace lost water while your body fights infection.”
In fact, NHS advice on Covid recovery says: “Many people experience a loss of appetite and an unwillingness to eat when they are unwell with COVID and during their recovery. Recovery takes some time, but eating well is important because your body needs energy, protein, vitamins and minerals to help you recover.”
The NHS advises people to monitor their weight and look for signs of weight loss.
And the NHS says you should isolate yourself “immediately” and take a PCR test if you have any of the symptoms of corona, “even if they are mild”.
The health authority notes that you can leave self-isolation temporarily for a number of reasons, for example to get urgent health services.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says that people with COVID-19 have reported a “wide range of symptoms.”
These may range from mild symptoms to severe illness, and some may require medical attention
The organization suggests that symptoms may appear two to 14 days following exposure to the virus and anyone can have mild to severe symptoms.
Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, muscle or body aches, and nausea or vomiting are also signs.
It also appears that you can contract the omicron variant even if you have previously had a different strain of Covid.
Isolate yourself Even if you have tested positive for COVID-19 before, you will likely have some immunity to the virus but it is not clear how long you will last If you have tested positive for COVID-19, you need to wait before getting Any dose of the vaccine.
