Covid-19 second wave symptoms: Check strange new symptoms here - from sore throat, body pain to fever and chills

Covid-19 second wave symptoms: The healthcare system in India is having to deal with a massive increase in the number of patients following the second wave of Covid-19. It is a gargantuan problem for all. Along with the surge in cases, there is a sharp reduction in biomedical oxygen availability, and the burden is being piled up by the unavailability of beds for patients in the hospitals.

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The situation is getting worse as the COVID-19 infection is going undetected in the RT-PCR tests. The double mutant of the coronavirus which can't be detected by a COVID-19 test has a list of strange symptoms, the Zee Media Bureau reported.

Some of these strange symptoms are - 
Sore throat: If you have an itchy throat or if you feel some swelling, it can be an indicator of a sore throat, which is one of the most common symptoms of COVID-19 infection. This symptom has been seen in over 52% of global cases.
Fever and chills: If you are experiencing extreme chills and unusual cold, it could be a sign that you have been infected with the coronavirus. Fever and chills are common symptoms in the case of the mutant virus.

Fatigue: Experts say that a lot of COVID-19 patients are reporting weakness as one of the initial signs of infection. Many individuals have reported signs of fatigue and weakness before being tested positive for the virus.

Nausea and vomiting: Nausea and vomiting are now being looked at as signs of COVID-19 infection in its early stages.

No saliva production: Your body fails to produce saliva, which experts believe protects your mouth from bad bacteria. Additionally, people with these symptoms might find it difficult to chew their food or talk properly

Body pain: Doctors have said that people who have been tested positive for COVID-19 have been experiencing severe body, joint, and muscle pain. The main reason for muscle and body aches is myalgia, which is a result of the coronavirus attacking important muscle fibers and tissue linings in your body.

Dizziness: Many people have reported that they have been experiencing neurological symptoms of the COVID-19 infection like dizziness, fatigue, malaise, and nausea.

"The second wave is much dangerous and contagious than the first one. It is affecting the younger population, more than usual. Lung penetration and respiratory failure are much much faster. In 2nd wave we have also seen that children are getting infected which was rare in the first wave. Also, as per the symptoms are a concern, in the first wave symptoms were fever, chills, cough, body ache, and loss of smell and taste but in the 2nd wave there are more symptoms as compared to 1st wave-like pink eyes, loose motions, and hearing impairment. These are totally a new sign detected in 2nd wave" said Dr Ravi Shekhar Jha, HoD & Senior Consultant - Fortis Escorts Hospital, Faridabad.

One of the faculty of genetic epidemiology at King’s College London, Professor Tim Spector, wrote on his Twitter handle and said, “One in five people with Covid still present with less common symptoms that don’t get on the official PHE list – such as skin rashes. Seeing increasing numbers of Covid tongues and strange mouth ulcers. If you have a strange symptom or even just headache and fatigue stay at home!”