The outbreak of the Corona virus or COVID-19 is still a concern for people all over the world. The number of cases in several countries is always increasing, meanwhile, until now there has not been found a vaccine or specific medicine that can prevent or treat COVID-19. Several countries such as Spain, Italy, and even Malaysia have imposed lockdowns to limit the movement of their citizens. Even though Indonesia has not yet implemented a lockdown , the Government of Indonesia invites the public to practice physical distancing so that the spread of COVID-19 can be stopped.
Globally, according to data from the World Health Organization (WHO) until the 4th week of March 2020, more than 571 thousand people in around 186 countries have contracted this virus. WHO has declared the COVID-19 or SARS-CoV-2 outbreak a pandemic. Launching WHO, the signs of those infected with this new type of corona virus are coughing, fever, and experiencing difficulty breathing. In more severe cases, the infection can cause pneumonia, acute respiratory syndrome, kidney failure and even death.
Symptoms of COVID-19 patients
Initially, people infected with this virus will show symptoms of high fever accompanied by coughing, muscle aches, and difficulty breathing. However, currently there are many people who are positively infected with COVID-19 without fever, cough or flu (asymptomatic) even during the 14-day incubation period. Some current COVID-19 patients have early symptoms such as difficulty (even unable) to smell or smell. This turned out to be an indication of a disturbance in the respiratory system.
The following is an explanation of the 7 symptoms that are commonly felt by people infected with the corona virus:
- Fever
People infected with the corona virus generally experience fever due to infection and inflammation of the respiratory tract. The fever in question is when the body temperature of a child or adult reaches 38 degrees Celsius.
- Cough
According to WHO, as many as 67% of corona patients experience coughing as an initial symptom. However, the cough that is experienced is more in the form of a dry cough. The cough will feel very suffocating, feeling like it is coming from our breastbone or sternum .
- Respiratory disorders
Corona virus infection is often marked by the appearance of symptoms of acute shortness of breath in sufferers. This symptom of difficulty breathing can also occur by itself, without being accompanied by a cough. Your chest will feel heavy, as if it can't draw in air properly.
- Sore throat
Prolonged sore throat can occur due to inflammation of the airways when someone is exposed to the Corona virus. Sore throat in question is pain in the throat when swallowing something.
- Tired & limp
Corona virus sufferers generally feel tired and weak for a long time and find it difficult to do activities. In fact, people with this symptom find it very difficult to get out of a sleeping position.
- Diarrhea
In certain cases, sufferers of COVID-19 also experience digestive symptoms such as diarrhea. Not only diarrhea, there are also sufferers who experience vomiting and suddenly lose their appetite.
- Muscle ache
Pain in the muscles of the body is also indicated as a sign that someone is infected with the corona virus. Pain can also be felt in joints such as elbows and knees.
When Should We Take a COVID-19 Test at the Hospital?
If we don't experience the symptoms above, of course we don't need to go to the hospital for check-ups. Just take care of your health and do physical distancing within the period recommended by the government. However, if you experience any of the symptoms mentioned above (especially if you have a fever above 38°C, cough, and shortness of breath), you need to immediately call the RI Ministry of Health's COVID-19 hotline at 119 ext. 9. We can also immediately check ourselves at the nearest COVID-19 referral hospital by wearing a mask. Consult with a doctor and carry out a medical examination to get proper and fast treatment. Stay safe and stay #LiveExcellently.
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