From hairy tongue to COVID toe: 5 unusual COVID symptoms

Since the beginning of the pandemic, COVID-19 has had perplexing symptoms; the loss of taste and smell has emerged as a troubling symptom of the illness. Menstrual cycle disruption is another potential side effect of COVID-19 that some women have also mentioned after receiving the vaccine. Here are some wackiest COVID symptoms:

Healthy tongue cells quickly replace themselves, but if older cells persist and stack on top of one another, this results in a dark, thick, and hairy overgrowth that is frequently referred to as hairy tongue. Before COVID-19, doctors had observed patients with hairy tongues associated with viral infections, smoking, antibiotic usage, and poor hygiene.

The condition is typically transient. Though it seems incredibly terrifying to folks. Additionally, some people may experience burning in their mouths. People who have a hairy tongue can use a toothbrush or tongue scraper to remove those tongue cells, and they can also make sure to maintain appropriate oral hygiene to avoid further buildup.

There’s a wide range of skin conditions in COVID-19 patients and it is well-known that viruses can cause rashes. The American Academy of Dermatology Association lists raised bumps, itchy bumps, blisters that resemble chickenpox, rashes that leave lacy patterns on the skin, and chickenpox-like blisters as possible skin disorders connected to COVID-19. See a dermatologist if you experience a persistent rash following treatment for COVID-19.

Scientists disagree on what causes "COVID toe," a frostbite-like rash and blisters that appear on some people's feet and fingers when they become infected. COVID toe refers to swollen, purple toes and fingertips. The possibility of microvascular clots, which develop in the tiniest blood vessels in your body and impede the blood supply, occurring in COVID-19 patients is one reason for the discoloration.

The symptoms of COVID toe typically appear in patients during the acute stage of an infection and go away quickly. Use of a hydrocortisone cream is advised by the American Academy of Dermatology Association as a treatment. Despite how unsettling it may be, the swelling typically goes away on its own - for the most part in rare COVID-19 symptoms.

COVID patients who feel pins and needles on their skin may have irritated nerves as a result of immune cells attacking an infection. It's also feasible that the virus itself could harm peripheral nerves, such as those that supply power to your hands and feet. If it is a direct result of the virus itself or inflammation, researchers are yet to know.

People who tested positive for COVID-19 were about three times more likely to experience pain, tingling, and numbness in their hands and feet than those who had negative tests, according to Washington University in St. Louis researchers.

Have you been shedding hair like a fur puppy? Hair loss can be brought on by any kind of physical or emotional distress. It is unclear if hair loss in some persons is caused by COVID-19 infection itself or stress connected to it. Don't panic if you experience any hair loss during or after a COVID-19 infection. You may not go permanently bald and it will grow back. Just give it some time.