What are the Tell-Tale symptoms of the omicron variant of COVID-19?

The Omicron variant of COVID-19 was first detected in South Africa in late November 2021. Since then, it has spread to many parts of the world, and it is currently the leading cause for the third wave of COVID-19 in many countries, especially India. With the COVID cases rising well over the one lakh per day range, it is safe to say that, even though over 64% of the eligible population of India is fully vaccinated against COVID, Omicron and COVID, in general, are still major health concerns for a few reasons.

The Omicron variant, as reported by WHO, has gone through many mutations, some of which are concerning. It currently has a very high reinfection rate, and it is reported to be more infectious and has more harmful effects on kids. The increased transmissibility of this variant does not mean it can bypass the effects of the vaccine, so it is a must for you to get vaccinated to keep yourself and your family safe from COVID. But, how can you identify/recognize if you are infected by the Omicron variant? What are the tell-tale symptoms of the Omicron variant? Let’s answer that question in this article.

What Are The Symptoms Of The Omicron Variant Of COVID-19?

Since its inception in 2019, the symptoms of COVID have changed, and the list has grown longer with the introduction of new variants. It is the same for the Omicron variant as well. Let’s take a look at some of the main symptoms of this COVID variant and some of the serious symptoms that require immediate medical assistance.

• Common Symptoms

The common symptoms of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 are:

• Persistent Headache

• Sore Throat

• Cough

• Runny Nose

It is reported by experts that a mild case of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 can and will feel like a case of the common cold. However, if you keep showing these symptoms for a few days straight, or if you develop other symptoms on top of the ones mentioned above, you should get a COVID-19 test.

It should be noted that the common symptoms of the Omicron variant do not immediately mean you are suffering from COVID. It is only when the symptoms persist for more than three days with no signs of improvement, you should get tested. Let’s look at some of the secondary and serious symptoms of this COVID variant.

• Secondary Symptoms

The secondary symptoms of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 are:

• Fever

• Fatigue/Weakness

• Muscle Aches

• Itchy Throat

• Loss of taste and or smell

These symptoms, if developed by themselves, need to be monitored for a few days to ensure that the symptoms are improving and not deteriorating. If the symptoms do improve within 3-4 days, there is no need to worry. If these symptoms do not improve within 3-4 days, you need to get a COVID test.

If these symptoms after you start showing the common symptoms, then you should go for a COVID test, given both of these symptoms simultaneously are persistent and not improving over the course of a few days. These secondary symptoms should be taken seriously, and the health of the patient should be closely monitored to ensure a quick recovery.

• Serious Symptoms

The serious symptoms of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 are:

• Chest pain

• Shortness of breath

• Difficulty breathing

• Loss of speech or mobility

If they persist for more than a day, these symptoms should be taken seriously, and the patient should be taken for immediate medical assistance. It should be noted that these COVID symptoms can be serious and have fatal consequences if not taken seriously. Even if the patient is not suffering from COVID, these symptoms should not be ignored, and proper medical care should be taken.

Conclusion

The Omicron variant of COVID-19 is affecting lakhs of people in India every day because its symptoms are harder to detect. The common symptoms and infection of the Omicron variant feels like catching a cold which is why people are ignoring the symptoms and spreading the virus even more. Please educate yourself on the symptoms of the Omicron variant. If you or your loved ones are suffering from or are concerned about any of the symptoms of the virus, please feel free to contact Medipulse hospital for the best COVID-19 medical care in Jodhpur Rajasthan.