A guide to COVID-19 symptoms
Find out all you need to know about the different COVID-19 symptoms
COVID-19 has been spreading across the world for a while now, it has continuously been in headlines and at the forefront of our minds. Therefore, no doubt you already know the symptoms well.
However, we have written this article for if you have any doubts.
What are the principal symptoms?
Many people experience COVID-19 symptoms differently, and therefore it can be hard to give adequate advice on when to worry and not. However, there are three general, widespread and common symptoms, as follows:
- a high temperature – there is no specific temperature that we can give, but if you feel hot to touch on your chest or back then it is best to check, and get tested.
- a new, continuous cough – this means coughing a lot for more than an hour, or 3 or more coughing episodes within 24 hours. Notably, if you usually have a cough, it may become worse than usual.
- a loss or change to your sense of smell or taste – if you notice that you cannot smell or taste anything, or things smell or taste different to normal this may be a sign of COVID-19.
- Tiredness
What other symptoms could I get?
Less common symptoms include:
- Sore throat
- Headache
- Aches and pains
- Diarrhea
- A rash on the skin or discoloration of fingers and toes
- Red or irritated eyes
When should I get immediate medical care?
There are some more serious COVID-19 symptoms that do require you to seek immediate medical assistance.
- Shortness of breath and difficulty breathing
- Loss of speech or mobility and confusion
- Chest pain
If you develop these, call 112 or your healthcare provider and seek medical care immediately.
What should I do when I have symptoms?
Self-isolate and get tested.
We offer Covid tests in Barcelona. Get tested in clinic, at home or at one of our partner laboratories. At Turó Park Dental & Medical Center we offer all of the tests currently available.
For more information about testing at Turó Park Medical Center follow these links:
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