Of the 14 studies included, dizziness was specifically investigated and treated only in 2 studies 9 , 11 as dizziness was not the highlight in most studies, it was not investigated and described thoroughly.
Additionally, the outcome of dizziness was mentioned only in 1 study by Malayala et al, 11 whereby vestibular rehabilitation was carried out for the patient successfully. Dizziness, albeit a nonspecific COVID symptom, requires thorough investigation notably to determine its leading cause including, acute labyrinthitis, vestibular neuritis, acute otitis media, or secondary to stroke following COVID We would like to emphasize that dizziness should not be taken lightly as it has been proven to be a notable clinical manifestation among COVID patients.
Parallel to that, association with other audiovestibular manifestations such as hearing loss and tinnitus ought to be determined. Persistent dizziness posttreatment from COVID requires referral to the Otorhinolaryngology Department for thorough examination and investigation.
Additionally, we recommend vestibular rehabilitation therapy, which has revealed promising results, to be carried out for stable COVID patients with dizziness. Lastly, it is imperative that attending physicians remain vigilant, especially when managing nonspecific symptoms such as dizziness, as it can be easily overlooked. National Center for Biotechnology Information , U.
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JAMA Neurol. There have also been some anecdotal reports that lateral flow tests — also known as LFTs — may be less effective at detecting the presence of an Omicron infection. According to Dr. PCR tests are more sensitive and generally held as being more accurate. Some health agencies, such as the U. A laboratory evaluation of lateral flow devices currently in use in the U.
What happens if you become infected with the Omicron variant, and symptoms are mild enough not to require hospitalized care? How can you treat a mild infection at home? Cutler noted. The best remedies are similar to those you might use to treat mild flu symptoms or a cold :. Take acetaminophen or ibuprofen to relieve headache, body aches, or fever. Avoid unproven remedies like hydroxychloroquine, ivermectin, zinc, and vitamin D, which have no known value and can cause adverse effects.
As they say, though, prevention is better than cure, so taking measures to protect ourselves and our loved ones from becoming infected with Omicron or any other SARS-CoV-2 variant is the best approach. Vaccines, masks, distancing, ventilation, and avoiding ill or unvaccinated people are all important and effective to prevent you from getting [an] infection. And isolating when you are infected is critical in preventing you from spreading [the virus] to others.
We investigate. Here, we explain what we know about Omicron so far. While fever, cough, and shortness of breath are common signs of a possible coronavirus infection, other strange symptoms are being attributed to the virus.
Doctors say one of the first signs of the omicron variant in particular can be a scratchy throat, followed by headache and fatigue. Though someone infected with Covid may not experience any of the following symptoms, it's important to be aware that they could be signs of an infection. Expert studies have shown that the risk of severe illness from Covid is reduced by 90 percent or more among people who are fully vaccinated.
In the event of a breakthrough case, victims are highly unlikely to be hospitalized with severe or deadly symptoms from the virus. Health officials have advised that the Omicron variant is more infectious and could lead to further breakthrough cases.
Current vaccines are expected to protect against severe illness, hospitalizations, and deaths due to infection with the Omicron variant. With other variants, like Delta, vaccines have remained effective at preventing severe illness, hospitalizations, and death. One of the most unusual side effects reported since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic has been so-called Covid toes. They turn red and purple and swell, burn, and itch.
Your hands can be affected too and the condition can last weeks or months, doctors say. The symptom is an inflammatory skin condition that, outside of Covid infections, is often seen after someone is exposed to extremely cold conditions. The director of Massachusetts General Hospital Global Health Dermatology and assistant professor of dermatology at Harvard Medical School said the majority of people with Covid toes develop them well after infection or without other symptoms.
Rashes , including the sudden onset of itchy hives, have also been reported in Covid patients.
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