In the third year of the pandemic, Omicron has drastically changed the way we live with the coronavirus. And this is mostly for three reasons, the COVID variant spreads faster than the ones previously identified, it shows immunity, its symptoms are also very different and quite different from each other. And, although it is difficult to identify the infection through its symptoms, there are some signs that can be said to be unique to the omicron variant. Here’s everything you need to know:
What are the common symptoms of Omicron?
According to cases identified worldwide, most patients infected with Omicron suffer from 8 symptoms that are close to the common cold or flu-like symptoms.
And these omicron symptoms include sore throat, lower back pain, runny nose/congestion, headache, fatigue, sneezing, night sweats, body aches.
And, if you suffer from any of these symptoms, you should get tested immediately, urged Professor Tim Spector, head of the UK’s ZOE Symptom Study App.
What are the common symptoms of Omicron BA.2?
Experts also suggest that people infected with the recently identified Omicron BA.2 or stealth Omicron also suffer from a gut syndrome.
“We know this virus goes to different parts of the body. It’s possible that Omicron or some other type is invading the gut. And it wouldn’t be showing up in the nose – so you could have a gut infection but positive Can’t see it,” Tim Spector, professor of Zoe Covid Symptom Studies, told The Sun.
Other symptoms include nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain, heartburn, bloating.
Why should these symptoms not be ignored?
The World Health Organization (WHO) has repeatedly suggested that although Omicron is milder than the delta variant, it is not a mild infection. Also, although it shows symptoms like a cold, it is not a common cold.
The WHO pointed out that transmission of the virus provides a greater chance for new forms to emerge, which is why one should avoid getting infected.
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