The Centers for Disease Control added multiple new frequently seen coronavirus symptoms to their list of signs to watch for recently.
An update now on the organization’s website has added nausea or vomiting, diarrhea, and a runny or stuffy nose to a summary that previously only included the following symptoms:
- Fever or chills
- Cough
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Fatigue
- Muscle or body aches.
- Headache
- New loss of taste or odor.
- Sore throat
“People with COVID-19 have reported a wide range of symptoms, from mild symptoms to serious illness,” says the CDC.
“Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus People with these symptoms may have COVID-19 “.
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The additions mark the first change in a long time in the list of symptoms, and the updates probably reflect what medical professionals have learned and observed when evaluating more patients in recent months.
It is, of course, possible to be asymptomatic and still have the coronavirus. Similarly, some infected people will have many or most of the symptoms listed above, while others may have only one or two.
A self-test questionnaire is available on the CDC website. The automated system asks a variety of questions and is designed to “help you make decisions about seeking appropriate medical care.” You can find that here.
Finally, the CDC recommends that anyone experiencing the following health complications seek immediate medical treatment:
“Search for emergency warning signs * for COVID-19. If someone shows any of these signs, seek emergency medical attention immediately:
- Difficulty breathing
- Persistent pain or pressure in the chest.
- New confusion
- Inability to wake up or stay awake
- Bluish lips or face
* This list is not all possible symptoms. Call your medical provider for any other symptoms that are serious or worrisome to you. “
You can get more information by visiting the CDC website here.
