Coronavirus cases have dramatically increased ever since it was first been reported in December of last year. Since then, the virus has created havoc, spread fear, and negatively impacted every person from the corners of the globe. With over 5.9 million total cases and 360 thousand deaths as of the writing, the coronavirus is known to make people suffer in different ways, ranging from mild, moderate, severe, and critical symptoms.
Most patients who get inflicted by the virus suffered from common symptoms such as dry cough, tiredness, and fever. Other people, however, experienced diarrhea, sore throat, body pains, headache, conjunctivitis, and loss of smell or taste. Those who are in a serious or critical situation, on the other hand, had chest pressure, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, and loss of speech, as shared by the World Health Organization.
But did you know that in addition to all these symptoms, there is another indication that experts say is a new but rare sign of the coronavirus? This new symptom is called 'COVID toes'. Here are some of the things you should know about it.
WHAT ARE 'COVID TOES'?
The new symptom of the coronavirus showed the discoloration, soreness, swelling, and sometimes itchiness of the toes. According to Boston dermatologist Esther Freeman, based on what she has observed throughout her entire career, these rashes often happen to people who are battling against or who have been very ill because of a virus. There are times hands can get infected too.
SHOULD YOU INSTANTLY HAVE TO RUSH TO THE HOSPITAL ONCE YOU GET THIS SYMPTOM?
Health experts from the American Academy of Dermatology say there's no need to panic. Never rush to the emergency room in an instant to get checked as it could do you more harm than good.
Instead of defying all the risks of getting infected with the coronavirus or the risks of infecting more people, it is better to call your local health authorities first. These experts will be the ones who will decide whether you need to go to the hospital to get tested the soonest or not, as explained by Inquirer.
ARE 'COVID TOES' CONTAGIOUS?
To know whether the redness of your toes is contagious or not, health authorities must check on it first and know your symptoms. Though 'COVID toes' is now considered one of the symptoms of the coronavirus, there are still other medical conditions that could show the same spots. One of these illnesses is lupus. So make sure to seek professional help the soonest when dealing with this symptom.
