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Reasons That May Turn Mild COVID-19 to Severe: As India continues to suffer from the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, the huge increase in cases of coronavirus infection has sparked mass hysteria and anxiety.
The upward spiral of the cases of the novel coronavirus has brought the overburdened healthcare infrastructure in India to the verge of collapse. Concerned medical practitioners have listed out few mistakes people make which make them fall prey to the deadly virus and escalate their mild COVID symptoms to severe ones in no time.
It's more critical than ever to keep track of even the tiniest change in symptoms and take all necessary precautions as the disease is spreading very fast and there have been numerous cases of false negative COVID-19 tests coming to the limelight.
Early diagnosis and timely treatment must be emphasized in order to effectively combat this deadly infectious viral disease, says top medical practitioners. Another common blunder made by people who test positive for COVID-19 is not seeking medical advice from a coronavirus specialist.
Delayed testing and diagnosis is another explanation why even the healthiest of people in their prime ages are developing serious case complications.
COVID-19 infections are typically mild at first, but recent mutant strains and their associated complications may catch the victim off guard, turning the infection into a serious one that necessitates hospitalisation.
Medical professionals are baffled by cytokine storm and happy hypoxia, two conditions fuelled by COVID-19 infections because these factors can worsen the condition in a short period of time.
Denial or a lack of knowledge is the most dangerous mistake you might make right now to jeopardize your health.
As important as it is to be aware of common, uncommon, and potentially dangerous COVID-19 symptoms, it is also critical to treat even a mild COVID-19 infection seriously and not dismiss it as a viral or allergic reaction.
Even if the signs are similar to those of other diseases, a COVID test must be performed as soon as possible. Early detection will not only prevent an individual from infecting others but also allow them to address their symptoms in time.
In several severe, hospitalised cases, steroids are used to reduce inflammation and severity. Not all COVID cases, however, actually require the use of steroids. They can cause problems if used indiscriminately or in cases of mild infection.
No drugs, be it steroids are one hundred percent efficient in curing the COVID-19 infection therefore, only take medicines that are prescribed by the treating doctor. Persistent steroid use has also been related to severe side effects like mucormycosis, or black fungus infection.
It's important to keep track of all of your vital signs, beginning with your SP02 levels and fever on Day 1. Even the tiniest shift in these readings, such as a decrease in oxygen levels (less than 92 percent), maybe alarming and require additional attention. A fever that does not go down by Day 7 is also a red flag. As a result, patients should not become complacent and should keep a close eye on their condition on an hourly/two-hour basis. [Also Read: Uncontrolled Diabetes Is Major Cause of Black Fungus in Covid-19 Patients: Experts]
Some people would have to wait a long time for their COVID test results due to the rise in cases. However, waiting for the test results should not be the only reason to start therapy and isolate yourself. A COVID-19 suspected patient must start therapy after consulting a medical expert and begin self-isolation with immediate effect. Attending to the signs from the beginning will help prevent the case to deteriorate and receive timely treatment.