Mild course of COVID-19 and complications: when to see a doctor

As coronavirus continues to spread throughout the United States, hospitals are gearing up for a rapid increase in patient numbers. Writes about it Fox News.

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Hospitals throughout the United States are preparing to receive a huge stream of cases. The virus can be present in people without any symptoms or cause mild ailment, so there is some uncertainty as to when exactly to seek medical help.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), most cases of virus infection cause mild symptoms, while most of those who test positive for coronavirus recover over time without hospitalization.

“If you are coughing, have a fever, feel tired and think you have COVID-19, stay home,” WHO spokesman Tarik Jasarevic said. “We know that 80% of people infected will have mild symptoms that will go away on their own.”

When it is time to seek medical help

According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the virus has the following symptoms: fever, cough, or shortness of breath. They may appear 2-14 days after infection.

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Other symptoms may include a runny nose, sore throat, nasal congestion, and stomach pain or diarrhea.

If you think that COVID-19 is sick and you have a fever or one of the symptoms listed above, it is recommended that you call your doctor first to help determine what your next course of action should be.

Most likely, with such symptoms you will be asked to be treated at home. This will help limit the spread of the virus, protect healthcare workers, and potentially help limit the flow of patients to hospitals that need to focus on helping patients with more severe symptoms whose lives may be at risk.

In this case, the CDC compiled a list of symptoms of COVID-19, in the presence of which you need to "immediately seek medical help." They include:

• labored breathing;
• persistent pain or pressure in the chest;
• confusion;
• bluish tint of lips or face.

“If you notice these symptoms, call 911 and tell the operator that you have or suspect you have COVID-19,” the CDC said. “If possible, place a mask over your face until medical help arrives.”

The Office added that this list is not comprehensive and that a doctor should be consulted for any other serious symptoms that you may find.

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According to the WHO, one in six COVID-19 cases has serious symptoms requiring hospitalization. Older people and people with chronic illnesses (high blood pressure, heart problems, diabetes, or chronic respiratory infections) are at high risk for serious symptoms after being infected with coronavirus.

The agency also recommends seeing a doctor if you were in close contact with someone who has a virus, or if you "live or have recently been in an area with widespread COVID-19."

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