Don't ignore these new oral symptoms of Covid-19

The deadly coronavirus has caused an unprecedented pandemic around the world. The disease produced by the novel coronavirus and its consequences have posed a challenge for health authorities worldwide. 
Transmission through direct contact and saliva in the form of small drops and through aerosols have caused the rapid spread worldwide.

Day by day, scientists are learning more about the different new symptoms of this deadly virus infection with the hopes of eventually being able to treat it.

According to the latest report of the National Institute of Health, half of the coronavirus patients suffer oral symptoms during the infection.

Here are the known oral symptoms identified by the researchers:

Xerostomia (Dry Mouth)

Dry mouth refers to a condition in which the salivary glands in your mouth don't make enough saliva to keep your mouth wet. Dry mouth can have causes that aren't due to underlying disease. Examples include not drinking enough fluids, sleeping with mouth open, dry hot weather, eating dry foods or medication side effects.

Lesions

An oral lesion is an ulcer that occurs on the mucous membrane of the oral cavity. This happens when the virus attacks your muscle fibres, oral linings. They are very common, occurring in association with many diseases and by many different mechanisms.

COVID tongue

In this condition, your tongue may start to appear white and patchy, according to scientists. In the COVID tongue, your body fails to produce saliva that protects your mouth from bad bacteria. People with this symptom may also find it difficult to chew food and to speak.

Covid tongue could also be accompanied by a change to the tongue's sensation, as well as muscle pain while chewing and persistent ulcers. However, it's not entirely clear what specifically causes Covid tongue.

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Is Pink Eye a Symptom of Coronavirus? Eye Doctors Say Conjunctivitis Could Be Rare Early Sign

As the number of COVID-19 cases continue to rise in the US, so too do the reported symptoms that are caused by the coronavirus—most recently, according to experts, conjunctivitis, otherwise known as pink eye, or an irritation of the eye that causes redness, swelling, and sometimes discharge.

In an alert updated on Tuesday, the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) reported that coronavirus "can cause a mild follicular conjunctivitis otherwise indistinguishable from other viral causes." The organization went on to explain that the conjunctivitis—which affects an estimated 1-3% of those with COVID-19—is possibly transmitted by "aerosol contact with the conjunctiva," or the mucous membrane that covers the eye.

It's not uncommon for a viral illnesses to show up in the eyes. "Many viral illnesses can affect the eye, typically causing a follicular type of conjunctivitis," Vicente Diaz, MD, a Yale Medicine ophthalmologist, tells Health. "We are learning that COVID-19 can affect the conjunctiva in a low percentage of people," he says, adding that, in those who have these ocular symptoms, the eye's secretions may also be able to transmit the virus.

The AAO's alert included two published reports, which suggest the link between COVID-19 and conjunctivitis. The first, a small February 2020 study in the Journal of Medical Virology, which found that one patient among 30 who had been hospitalized in China for COVID-19 had conjunctivitis, and had coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) in their ocular secretions. The other larger study, published in February 2020 in the New England Journal of Medicine, claimed that, of 1,099 patients across 30 different Chinese hospitals, nine had "conjunctival congestion."

The AAO also referenced reporting from CNN, which highlighted a registered nurse from a Washington-based nursing home, who shared that visibly red eyes were common among elderly patients who went on to become sick with COVID-19.

While the AAO says that conjunctivitis or pink eye may be an uncommon but still present symptom of COVID-19, it's also important to remember that many other things can cause conjunctivitis as well, like other viruses, bacteria, and even allergies—the last of which would be a much more likely cause of pink eye right now, with spring allergy season upon us, says Dr. Diaz.

If you do have symptoms of conjunctivitis—coupled with respiratory symptoms and a fever—call your physician first before you go in because you might be COVID-19 positive, urges Kevin Lee, MD, an eye physician and surgeon from the Golden Gate Eye Associates within the Pacific Vision Eye Institute. The AAO also warned eye doctors and emergency physicians that, the presence of conjunctivitis "increases the likelihood ophthalmologists may be the first providers to evaluate patients possible infected with COVID-19."

For the rest of us, this information should serve as a reminder that the virus can spread via eye droplets. “Crying and other ocular secretions can also transmit the virus, if a person is COVID-19 positive,” says Dr. Lee. Obviously, this isn’t the time to share makeup or other cosmetics with your friends or family. “To avoid possible transmission, do not share cosmetics or eye drops,” Dr. Lee adds.

And again, diligent hand washing hygiene is key. “People don’t realize how often they touch their face, so please be cognizant,” says Dr. Lee. “Avoid rubbing your eyes or touching your face especially after contact with public surfaces.”

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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How to Make Clove Oil for Toothache

Clove oil is a treasure trove of health benefits. It is of great importance in Ayurveda and traditional Chinese medicine where it is known for its anti-microbial, anti-fungal, antiviral, antiseptic and stimulating properties.  It is often used as a remedy for a toothache and other oral conditions. Clove has immense benefits, courtesy of the presence of a chemical compound called eugenol. You can also apply this oil to your skin and mucous membranes. So if you’re wondering how to make this oil at home, here is a quick recipe!

Ingredients

    8-10 pieces cloves
    1 cup olive oil (extra virgin)

Instructions

    Carefully put the clove pieces into a glass jar.
    A close up of wooden spoon filled with dried cloves
    Pour olive oil into the glass jar and close its lid.
    Shake the glass jar and let it steep for 1-2 weeks. Every day shake the jar at least once so that the ingredients mix well.
    Strain the oil into an airtight container using a fine-mesh strainer or a cheesecloth.
    Use the oil immediately or store it in a dark dry place.

Notes
You may also use grounded clove oil but then strain the oil accordingly.
You can store the oil up to 4 months and it won't get rancid.
The potency of the oil depends on the number of cloves used, so use them with caution.

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Kill Sinus Infections in Under 2 Minutes With Hydrogen Peroxide and Sea Salt Mixture

A sinus infection is basically an inflammation of the lining  of the sinuses that can cause severe headache, fever and facial pains.  Lucky though, there is a cheap alternative available  that can ease severe sinus infection and help relieve the pain and the  headache – Hydrogen Peroxide.

How to use hydrogen peroxide for a sinus infection:
A mixture of hydrogen peroxide and sea salt will help you to effectively treat a sinus infection.  

Hydrogen peroxide assist in thinning  the mucus and help clear the sinuses and air canals.

The mixture of these two ingredients has similar medicinal properties as a traditional saline rinse  but without its side-effects.

Sea salt helps restore the osmotic balance in the mucous membranes and hydrogen peroxide is a natural disinfecting agent that helps  remove infection.

How to prepare and use a hydrogen peroxide and sea-salt mixture:

In a glass jar mix 6 ounces of lukewarm water with half a tablespoon of hydrogen  peroxide,  next, add 1 tablespoon of the sea salt.
Mix thoroughly  until the sea  salt has disappeared completely. Transfer the mixture  into a nasal spray or neti pot.
Bend over a sink in the bathroom  and spray the mixture into your nasal passage allowing  it to drain through your mouth.
Repeat this procedure for three days straight or until  you feel completely relieved.

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9 Things Your Body Does That Are Defense Mechanisms

There are some fascinating defense mechanisms our bodies activate that may seem a little strange, however they all have important roles in protecting our health 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Take a look:

 

Yawning

It's main purpose is to cool the brain down after it's been overheated or overloaded. 

Hiccups Hiccups occur when we tend to eat quickly, swallow large pieces of food or overeat, which may irritate our pneumogastric nerve, resulting in hiccups. 

Sneezing

Sneezing occurs when our nasal passages fill with too many allergens, microbes, dust or other irritants. Sneezing helps us get rid of them.

Myoclonic Jerks This usually occurs when you drift off to sleep and your body jolts for a second. In this moment your muscles spasm strongly, causing you to awake instantly. When you fall asleep, the frequency of your breathing rapidly falls and your pulse slows down slightly, relaxing your muscles. Your brain may interpret this as a heralding death, thus causing your body to jolt in order to save you.

Stretching

We instinctively stretch to prepare our bodies for the physical loads we expect to take on during the day. Stretching also works the muscles, restores blood flow and improves our mood. 

Wrinkling of the skin Wrinkles that appear on your skin and hands after a shower play a fundamental role. When your body encounters an increased amount of moisture it understands that the environment around you may be slippery. Your skin therefore begins to form wrinkles in order to have a better grip on smooth surfaces. 

Goosebumps

Goosebumps reduce the amount of heat our bodies lose through the pores of our skin, making it easier to keep ourselves warm. 

Loss of memory Memory loss tends to occur after the most unpleasant experiences, whereby our brains literally delete terrible moments from our memories. 

Tears

Tears act as a protection for the mucous membrane of our eye when a foreign object comes into contact with it. Scientists also believe that in stressful situations the body creates a new, powerful source of irritation in order to distract a person from the pain they are currently experiencing.

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