Coronavirus warning - new deadly signs of COVID-19 being ‘missed’

CORONAVIRUS most commonly causes a fever and new, continuous cough, but a health body has now warned doctors and nurses to be alert for new signs of the deadly virus which are being "missed".

Coronavirus advice issued by the Health Protection Surveillance Centre in Ireland has warned doctors and nurses to be alert about symptoms different from a fever, cough and shortness of breath. The advice comes as health staff in nursing homes are being told symptoms of the COVID-19 virus are being missed.

Instead of displaying the routine signs, Dublin Live reports older residents are suffering from confusion, loss of appetite, rapid deterioration of their health condition between checks and lethargy.

Coronavirus has been linked to a variety of different symptoms over the last few months.

A study carried out by Huazhong University of Science and Technology in Wuhan have warned of two new mild symptoms to look out for - a headache and dizziness.

Researchers from the university analysed 214 coronavirus patients, asking them about their initial symptoms.

The results found 36 percent experience some form of neurological symptom, including headache and dizziness.

Muscle inflammation and nerve pain were also cited among some patients.

In some cases, the symptoms were described alongside respiratory symptoms, including a cough and fever.

In other cases, patients only experienced neurological symptoms.

The study was published in JAMA Neurology. Lead researcher Ling Mao wrote: “Some patients without typical symptoms (fever, cough, anorexia and diarrhoea) of COVID-19 came to the hospital with only neuralgic manifestation as their presenting symptoms.

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How Nerve Pain Feels
People with nerve pain feel it in different ways. For some, it's a stabbing pain in the middle of the night. For others, symptoms can include a chronic prickling, tingling, or burning they feel all day.
Uncontrolled nerve pain can be hard to bear. But with treatment, it can often be adequately controlled.

Understanding Nerve Pain
Pain is supposed to be a warning. When your hand gets too close to a stove, the nerves send a pain signal to the brain -- and you pull back before you burn yourself. But if you have nerve damage, that system isn't working. Damaged nerves may send false signals -- and you feel real pain, often without a cause. Damaged nerves may also result in you not feeling pain when you have an injury.

Nerve Pain Triggers
Some find that certain body positions or activities -- like standing in line or walking -- become painful. Nerve damage may also make your body overly sensitive. Some people may experience pain from bed sheets draped lightly over the body.

Loss of Feeling
Nerve damage may cause loss of sensation or numbness in the fingertips, making it harder to do things with your hands. Knitting, typing, and tying your shoes may become difficult. Many people with nerve damage say that their sense of touch feels dulled, as if they are always wearing gloves.

Nerve Pain and Sleep
Nerve pain is often worse at night. The touch of sheets or the pressure of lying down may be terribly uncomfortable. If you can't sleep because of your nerve pain, make sure to mention it to your doctor. Modifying lifestyle habits or taking medicine could help.

Losing Balance
In addition to dulling your sense of touch, nerve damage can result in muscle weakness or affect your sense of balance. Either of these could lead to falls.  Assistive devices -- like braces, canes or walkers -- may help. Physical and occupational therapy may also help.

Unseen Injuries
Nerve damage doesn't just cause pain. It may also cause numbness that may prevent you from feeling pain when it matters. People with nerve damage sometimes injure themselves without realizing it. Your doctor may recommend that you check yourself for injuries regularly -- especially your feet.

Nerve Pain Progression
Left untreated, nerve damage may worsen over time. It usually starts in the nerves farthest from the brain and spinal cord -- like those in the feet and hands. Then it may move up into the legs and arms.
However, if you get treatment for the medical condition causing the nerve damage, you may be able to stop the damage -- and even reverse it.

Assessing Your Pain
In many cases, nerve pain may be controlled. Start by getting an assessment at the doctor's office. Be ready to answer questions. How long have you had pain? What does it feel like? How does it affect you? The answers will help your doctor figure out what's causing your pain and how to treat it.

Conditions That Cause Nerve Pain
Many conditions -- such as diabetes, shingles, and cancer -- may cause injury and nerve pain. Some people develop nerve pain for no known reason.
It is important to try to find the underlying cause of your nerve pain, such as uncontrolled diabetes, and seek appropriate treatment for it. It may help ease your pain and stop the progression of damage. But be sure you seek treatment for your pain too.

OTC Treatments for Nerve Pain
Over-the-counter painkillers may be the first treatment your doctor recommends. These may include nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) -- such as ibuprofen -- or other analgesics, such as acetaminophen or prescription medicines. Other options include painkilling creams, ointments, oils, gels, or sprays that are used on the skin.
 
Medicines for Nerve Pain
There are many prescription medicines that may help with nerve pain. Some are powerful painkillers. Other drug types might help too. Medicines originally used for depression and epilepsy are often prescribed to relieve nerve pain.

Supplements and alternative treatments for Nerve Pain
Complementary or alternative treatments may help. For instance, studies have found that acupuncture may ease nerve pain. In some cases, nerve pain is caused or aggravated by a deficiency of vitamin B-12. Taking supplements -- under your doctor's care -- could help.

Taking Control of Your Health
In addition to working with your doctor to find treatment that works, you can take other steps to fight chronic pain. Getting regular exercise, keeping a healthy weight, and improving your diet may help.