{"id":132534,"date":"2023-10-23T10:23:54","date_gmt":"2023-10-23T10:23:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bluemull.com\/?p=132534"},"modified":"2023-10-23T10:23:54","modified_gmt":"2023-10-23T10:23:54","slug":"im-a-gp-and-these-six-unusual-covid-symptoms-need-urgent-medical-attention","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bluemull.com\/lifestyle\/im-a-gp-and-these-six-unusual-covid-symptoms-need-urgent-medical-attention\/","title":{"rendered":"Im a GP and these six unusual Covid symptoms need urgent medical attention"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dr Hilary discusses possible Covid wave<\/h3>\n

In the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic many of us were aware of the key symptoms.<\/p>\n

A new cough, loss of taste or smell and fatigue were all indications of infection.<\/p>\n

However, the emergence of new variants and better understanding of the disease means we are aware of a wide range of other potential symptoms.<\/p>\n

Since this summer, two new strains of Covid have been detected in the UK – the Eris and Priola variants.<\/p>\n

These have been linked to a subsequent spike in infections in the region.<\/p>\n

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An expert spoke with Express.co.uk about these variants and any less common symptoms to be wary of.<\/p>\n

Doctor Phil Green, GP at Tower Health, explained that the new strains can cause the classic signs of Covid we are used to seeing.<\/p>\n

“At present, there is no evidence to suggest that the Eris and Pirola strains of Covid have new, unique symptoms other than the usual COVID-19 symptoms,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe most common signs of these strains, as well as other strains include fever, a persistent cough, fatigue, muscular discomfort, nasal congestion, alterations in taste and\/or smell, and a sore throat.\u201d<\/p>\n

However, there are some \u201cuncommon\u201d signs of infection to look for.<\/p>\n

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