Shocking new coronavirus symptom could cause blood clots

The main symptoms of coronavirus that have been reported is a high fever and dry persistent cough, with the most severe cases leading to pneumonia.

Between 20 and 40 percent of COVID-19 patients at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia have developed blood clots.

Doctor Craig Coopersmith told The Hour that the patients developed the clots even after being put on anticoagulants.

Other reports show that the virus also affects the heart, intestines, liver and brain.

It was originally believed that coronavirus is a respiratory illness exclusively.

CORONAVIRUS patients have begun developing blood clots according to the Emory University. 

Between 20 and 40 percent of COVID-19 patients at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia have developed blood clots.

Dr Paul Saunders, a physician at Maimonides Medical Center, told the Daily Mail that clots are potentially responsible for a “large amount” of deaths at his hospital.

The clots may also be responsible for deaths after apparent recovery and release from hospitals.

He told the Daily Mail of the new developments via Twitter direct message.

“One of the things that is being learned about COVID is how much it produces coagulation problems - i.e. thrombosis (blood clots) found in both large vessels as well as the microvasculature.

“That's been found in multiple sites in the body - for example, blood clots in the legs small clots all over the the lungs, as well as large pulmonary emboli.”

Dr Robert Bonow, a professor of cardiology at Northwestern University, also explained the new symptoms to the Daily Mail.

“With COVID specifically, what you see that you don't with the flu, is because under a microscope, coronavirus has all these spikes coming out of it, and those spikes are little proteins that are looking for receptors on the cells that they attach onto.

“It's specifically looking for receptors in the lungs, but those same receptors sit on blood vessels, so it can attach on the lungs but also on blood vessels.”

Dr Bonow explains that once the viral particles dock onto these blood vessel cells, they can trigger damage to these as well as to heart muscle

They can trigger 'hypercoagual states,' causing blood clots that lead to heart attacks.

Nearly 20 percent of 416 hospitalised Chinese coronavirus patients in one study conducted there showed signs of heart damage.

Dr Saunders says that, in his patients in New York City, it's often blood clots that are responsible for heart attacks.

He said: “Heart attacks are happening from different mechanisms.

“Instead of the traditional plaque rupture that we see commonly, (heart attacks) are occurring due to pure thrombosis of the blood vessel.

“A large amount of the mortality we're seeing is probably related to thrombosis issues, on top of the obvious respiratory problems.”

The United States is the most affected country in the world.

It has the highest cases worldwide, reporting 845,822 cases of coronavirus.

The country, which has seen the effects of social distancing beginning to take shape, reported 27,078 new cases in the last 24 hours.

The death toll in the country has reached 47,479 people, with 2,161 dying from the virus in the last 24 hours.

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Does Coronavirus Cause a Rash? What You Need to Know

With our incessant coronavirus-induced hand washing, it’s normal to get a mild rash on your hands. Rashes that come and suddenly disappear? Not so normal.

Randy Jacobs, MD, a California-based dermatologist, observed cases of a mystery rash in three of his patients diagnosed with COVID-19. What’s so unique about this rash is that it appears to come and go, unlike other rashes typically associated with a viral infection like chickenpox, measles, or even dengue fever. 

“What we’re seeing is transient livedo reticularis, a dermatological diagnosis that’s usually autoimmune related, and it looks exactly like what this photo shows,” says Dr. Jacobs, whose article on the findings is slated to be published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. “Normal livedo reticularis usually lasts a long time, sometimes it's even permanent. It's not something that comes and goes.”

Lara Devgan, MD, a New York-based board-certified plastic surgeon, shared photos of Jacobs’ findings on her Instagram profile after seeing the images circulate in a private doctors’ Facebook group, garnering over 100 comments from concerned doctors and patients. “One thing that has been very remarkable, especially in private physician social media groups and Listservs, is that there's a vast amount of information being shared very rapidly, and really helping to improve our algorithm in treating and managing coronavirus,” Dr. Devgan tells Health. “Coronavirus is a disease entity where our knowledge is rapidly evolving and we're building the ship as we sail it.”

The rash presents itself as tiny purple, red, or brown spots that one may mistake for bruising under the skin.

In Italy, where the coronavirus death toll is second only to the US, a small observational study of 88 patients shows that 20.4% of them developed some form of skin condition speculated to be related to COVID-19. “There is a possibility that a COVID-19 patient might initially present with a skin rash that can be misdiagnosed as another common disease,” reports Beuy Joob, PhD, of the Sanitation1 Medical Academic Center in Bangkok, who is co-author of another study investigating a COVID-19-related rash.

“It's not unique that a virus would give you a skin rash,” Mona Gohara, MD, a Connecticut-based dermatologist tells Health. “[Dr. Jacobs] may have identified a unique pattern that could be associated with COVID-19.”

So what causes a rash? Usually some skin irritation or exposure to an allergen can result in a skin rash that itches like eczema, which will be pretty common if you’re frequently washing your hands.

In this unique case, this itch-free rash could be caused by your immune system’s response to the virus. “If [the rash] is transient (coming and going), what we suspect is that a bunch of viral particles are being released into the bloodstream at that particular moment,” Dr. Jacobs tells Health. “The rash itself is caused by a blockage of blood called vaso occlusion. When you block the blood, you don't get oxygen.”

Rachel Nazarian, MD, a New York-based dermatologist and fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology, attributes these rash patterns to poor circulation in relation to COVID-19, given that many patients are dealing with heart issues associated with the disease. “What we’re finding could essentially be little baby strokes due to decreased blood circulation, related to COVID-19’s ability to possibly increase the blood to clot.” Dr. Nazarian has also noticed these patterns in three of her patients, all who were considered relatively young healthy.

So what should you do if you encounter this specific rash? With any kind of chronic rash, always talk to your dermatologist to determine a potential course of treatment, one that may lead to COVID-19 testing. “There are doctors looking into how common this rash is,” says Dr. Jacobs. “Because a lot of people might not even notice it, especially if you’re wearing pants all day.”

The information in this story is accurate as of press time. However, as the situation surrounding COVID-19 continues to evolve, it's possible that some data have changed since publication. While Health is trying to keep our stories as up-to-date as possible, we also encourage readers to stay informed on news and recommendations for their own communities by using the CDC, WHO, and their local public health department as resources.

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Everything You Need To KNow About Glaucoma

Glaucoma is a medical condition of the eye where the optic nerve becomes damaged, and worsens over time. The buildup of pressure inside the eye, known as intraocular pressure, is the eye's inability to drain out the aqueous humor fluid properly. The optic nerve damage can lead to loss of vision and permanent blindness within a couple of years if left untreated.
 The two main types of the disease are open-angle glaucoma and angle-closure glaucoma. Open-angle glaucoma is the most common of the pair. In the open-angle, the eye structures appear normal, but the fluid doesn't flow properly through the drain of the eyes, known as the trabecular meshwork.  
 The latter of the diseases, angle-closure glaucoma, is categorized by poor drainage of the eye, due to the angle between the iris and the cornea, which then becomes obstructed by the iris and results in blurred vision. 
 There are numerous ways in which the eye disease may be treated. The treatments are prescription eye drops for less severe problems, microsurgery to thoroughly drain out the fluid of the eye, or through various laser surgery procedures.
 Please consult your physician if you are suffering from any of the symptoms listed below, or if you have a history of glaucoma in your family. It's important to have a complete eye exam to minimize the risks at an early stage.

External Causes:

• Blockage of blood vessels in the eye
  
• Blunt injury to the eye
  
• Chemical damages to the eye
  
• Severe eye infection
  
• Inflammatory conditions of the eye (Uveitis)

Symptoms

• Seeing halos around lights
  
• Vision loss
  
• Redness in the eye
  
• Sudden hazy or blurred vision
  
• Nausea or vomiting
  
• Pain in the eye
  
• Narrowing of vision (tunnel vision)
  
• Flashes of light or black spots
  
• Double vision
  
• Seeing spots, ghost-like images

People at Most Risk:

• Are over the age of 40
  
• Have a family history of glaucoma
  
• People of African-American ancestry
  
• Have poor vision
  
• Have thin corneas
  
• Have diabetes
  
• Have had trauma to the eye or eyes
  
• Take certain steroid medications, such as prednisone

7 Preventative Measures Against Glaucoma:

 

1) Healthy Diet - Maintaining a healthy diet is essential for preventing diseases of all sorts. Green leafy vegetables are high in chlorophyll, which is a vital component that improves vision and protects against glaucoma. Make sure you add spinach, kale, beetroot, and carrots, to your salad and dietary intake. The omega-3 fatty acids of cold water fish are also beneficial for healthy eyesight. 

2) Eye Exercises - You can practice from a wide assortment of eye exercises to maintain optimal vision. Eye exercises prevent strain and sharpen concentration. Here are a few exercises you can perform at home:

• The Pencil Exercise - Hold a pencil at an arm’s length and focus on it and slowly bring it closer to your nose. Move the pencil farther from your eyes until you can no longer keep it in focus. Perform this exercise about ten times a day.
• The Eye Rolling Exercise - Roll your eyes in a clockwise direction for a few seconds, and then counter-clockwise for a few seconds. Repeat the process four or five times, and blink your eyes in between each set.
• The Eye Blinking Exercise - Try blinking your eyes in quick spurts, 20 to 30 times without squeezing your eyes shut, which is known as eyelid fluttering. Close your eyes and let them rest for a while after you are done. 
• The Concentration Exercise - Focus your vision on a distant object for a short period. Try staring at the moon outside for a few minutes to avoid straining of the eyes. 

3) Sunning and Palming - The Bates Method of sunning and palming, helps flex and reactivate the lens of the eye. Here's how to perform each technique:

• The Sunning Process - Let the sun shine directly onto your closed eyelids, while breathing in deeply. You can sun in the morning for a couple of minutes. 
• The Palming Process - Rub your palms together to generate heat and then gently cup them over your closed eyes without applying any pressure. Keep your eyes covered so that no trace of light can enter. 

 

4) Wild Asparagus - You might not have liked asparagus when you were young, but you will certainly appreciate the benefits this spring vegetable has for maintaining healthy vision. Eating a few sticks of asparagus can help prevent such eye disorders as glaucoma and cataracts. Here is an interesting recipe you can prepare:

• Mix 1 teaspoon of wild asparagus with 1/2 teaspoon of honey.
  
• Consume twice daily with a glass of warm milk for a few months. 

5) Ginkgo Biloba - The Chinese have relied on the Ginkgo Biloba for over 5,000 years to treat a variety of medical conditions. Ginkgo Biloba affects ocular blood flow and protects the optic nerve from damages. It is also used to improve memory, relieve stress and even help treat Alzheimer's disease. Take 120-mg standardized capsules once a day, or in two to three divided doses. Make sure you consult your doctor before taking any Ginko Biloba capsules. 

 

6) Bilberry - This powerful bilberry herb is ideal for treating night blindness and protecting against macular degeneration of the eye. It contains a chemical called anthocyanoside, which supplies the bloodstream with anti-inflammatory properties. Eat a 1/2 cup of them per day, or in supplement form as an alternative. Take 160 mg of bilberry extract (with 25 percent anthocyanidin) twice daily, or several times per week. Consult your doctor beforehand if you are planning to take the herb in capsule form. 

  

7) Almonds - Almonds are a great snack alternative to sugary candy bars and potato chips, high in sodium. They help improve vision with the powerful omega-3 fatty acid components, and  provide you with a much-needed boost of energy during the day. A handful of almonds can increase brain function and even save you from fatigue. Try this quick and easy almond paste recipe:

• Take about 5 to 10 almonds and let them soak in water overnight.
• Peel the skin off and grind them the following morning.
• The mixture will turn into an almond paste, which you can consume with a glass of warm milk for breakfast. 
• Repeat process for a few months. 

Extra Bonus Tips:

• Visit your eye doctor for regular checkups.
  
• Don't spend too much time watching T.V. or sitting directly in front of a computer screen, since they both contribute to straining of the eyes.
  
• Keep a safe distance about 18 to 24 inches away from the screen while you are working.
  
• Purchase an anti-glare screen to avoid glare on your computer. 

• Wear a pair of UV sunglasses when you're outside to protect your eyes from the beaming sunlight.
  
• Avoid reading in areas where the lighting is dim, since it adds strain to the eye muscles.
  
• Use good quality eye cosmetics to shield the eyes.
  
• Do not wear glasses that have the wrong prescription.
  
• Take frequent visual breaks from your computer, resting your eyes every 20 minutes or so.
  
• Get a good night's sleep to prevent eye discomfort and blurry vision.
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What You Need to Know About Glaucoma

Glaucoma is a medical condition of the eye where the optic nerve becomes damaged, and worsens over time. The buildup of pressure inside the eye, known as intraocular pressure, is the eye's inability to drain out the aqueous humor fluid properly. The optic nerve damages can lead to loss of vision and permanent blindness within a couple of years if left untreated.

The two main types of the disease are open-angle glaucoma and angle-closure glaucoma. Open-angle glaucoma is the most common of the pair. In the open-angle, the eye structures appear normal, but the fluid doesn't flow properly through the drain of the eyes, known as the trabecular meshwork.  

The latter of the diseases, angle-closure glaucoma, is categorized by poor drainage of the eye, due to the angle between the iris and the cornea, which then becomes obstructed by the iris and results in blurred vision. 

There are numerous ways in which the eye disease may be treated. The treatments are prescription eye drops for less severe problems, microsurgery to thoroughly drain out the fluid of the eye, or through various laser surgery procedures.

 

 

Editor's note - Please consult your physician if you are suffering from any of the symptoms listed below, or if you have a history of glaucoma in your family. It's important to have a complete eye exam to minimize the risks at an early stage. 

External Causes:

• Blockage of blood vessels in the eye
  
• Blunt injury to the eye
  
• Chemical damages to the eye
  
• Severe eye infection
  
• Inflammatory conditions of the eye (Uveitis)

Symptoms

• Seeing halos around lights
  
• Vision loss
  
• Redness in the eye
  
• Sudden hazy or blurred vision
  
• Nausea or vomiting
  
• Pain in the eye
  
• Narrowing of vision (tunnel vision)
  
• Flashes of light or black spots
  
• Double vision
  
• Seeing spots, ghost-like images

People at Most Risk:

• Are over age 40
  
• Have a family history of glaucoma
  
• People of African-American ancestry
  
• Have poor vision
  
• Have thin corneas
  
• Have diabetes
  
• Have had trauma to the eye or eyes
  
• Take certain steroid medications, such as prednisone

7 Preventative Measures Against Glaucoma:

 

1) Healthy Diet - Maintaining a healthy diet is essential for preventing diseases of all sorts. Green leafy vegetables are high in chlorophyll, which is a vital component that improves vision and protects against glaucoma. Make sure you add spinach, kale, beetroot, and carrots, to your salad and dietary intake. The omega-3 fatty acids of cold water fish are also beneficial for healthy eyesight. 

2) Eye Exercises - You can practice from a wide assortment of eye exercises to maintain optimal vision. Eye exercises prevent strain and sharpen concentration. Here are a few exercises you can perform at home:

• The Pencil Exercise - Hold a pencil at an arm’s length and focus on it and slowly bring it closer to your nose. Move the pencil farther from your eyes until you can no longer keep it in focus. Perform this exercise about ten times a day.
• The Eye Rolling Exercise - Roll your eyes in a clockwise direction for a few seconds, and then counter-clockwise for a few seconds. Repeat the process four or five times, and blink your eyes in between each set.
• The Eye Blinking Exercise - Try blinking your eyes in quick spurts, 20 to 30 times without squeezing your eyes shut, which is known as eyelid fluttering. Close your eyes and let them rest for a while after you are done. 
• The Concentration Exercise - Focus your vision on a distant object for a short period. Try staring at the moon outside for a few minutes to avoid straining of the eyes. 

3) Sunning and Palming - The Bates Method of sunning and palming, helps flex and reactivate the lens of the eye. Here's how to perform each technique:

• The Sunning Process - Let the sun shine directly onto your closed eyelids, while breathing in deeply. You can sun in the morning for a couple of minutes. 
• The Palming Process - Rub your palms together to generate heat and then gently cup them over your closed eyes without applying any pressure. Keep your eyes covered so that no trace of light can enter. 

 

4) Wild Asparagus - You might not have liked asparagus when you were young, but you will certainly appreciate the benefits this spring vegetable has for maintaining healthy vision. Eating a few sticks of asparagus can help prevent such eye disorders as glaucoma and cataracts. Here is an interesting recipe you can prepare:

• Mix 1 teaspoon of wild asparagus with 1/2 teaspoon of honey.
  
• Consume twice daily with a glass of warm milk for a few months. 

5) Ginkgo Biloba - The Chinese have relied on the Ginkgo Biloba for over 5,000 years to treat a variety of medical conditions. Ginkgo Biloba affects ocular blood flow and protects the optic nerve from damages. It is also used to improve memory, relieve stress and even help treat Alzheimer's disease. Take 120-mg standardized capsules once a day, or in two to three divided doses. Make sure you consult your doctor before taking any Ginko Biloba capsules. 

 

6) Bilberry - This powerful bilberry herb is ideal for treating night blindness and protecting against macular degeneration of the eye. It contains a chemical called anthocyanoside, which supplies the bloodstream with anti-inflammatory properties. Eat a 1/2 cup of them per day, or in supplement form as an alternative. Take 160 mg of bilberry extract (with 25 percent anthocyanidin) twice daily, or several times per week. Consult your doctor beforehand if you are planning to take the herb in capsule form. 

 

 

7) Almonds - Almonds are a great snack alternative to sugary candy bars and potato chips, high in sodium. They help improve vision with the powerful omega-3 fatty acid components, and  provide you with a much-needed boost of energy during the day. A handful of almonds can increase brain function and even save you from fatigue. Try this quick and easy almond paste recipe:

• Take about 5 to 10 almonds and let them soak in water overnight.
• Peel the skin off and grind them the following morning.
• The mixture will turn into an almond paste, which you can consume with a glass of warm milk for breakfast. 
• Repeat process for a few months. 

Extra Bonus Tips:

• Visit your eye doctor for regular checkups.
  
• Don't spend too much time watching T.V. or sitting directly in front of a computer screen, since they both contribute to straining of the eyes.
  
• Keep a safe distance about 18 to 24 inches away from the screen while you are working.
  
• Purchase an anti-glare screen to avoid glare on your computer. 

• Wear a pair of UV sunglasses when you're outside to protect your eyes from the beaming sunlight.
  
• Avoid reading in areas where the lighting is dim, since it adds strain to the eye muscles.
  
• Use good quality eye cosmetics to shield the eyes.
  
• Do not wear glasses that have the wrong prescription.
  
• Take frequent visual breaks from your computer, resting your eyes every 20 minutes or so.
  
• Get a good night's sleep to prevent eye discomfort and blurry vision.
•  
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