Written By: Satata Karmakar | Updated: January 13, 2024, 11:30 AM
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COVID-19 can affect different people in different ways. Some develop mild to moderate symptoms where else some may experience severe symptoms of the deadly virus attack. So far India has reported very fewer cases of coronavirus infection in children than in adults. Here are some of the symptoms of COVID-19 in children which every parent should know.
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One of the very first signs of coronavirus in kids is a rise in body temperature. The average normal body temperature of a child is about 37°C (98.6°F). When you notice a sudden rise in the temperature of your child accompanied by other symptoms such as muscle pain, chills, cough, headache or extreme tiredness, make sure to take your child to a doctor immediately and get checked for COVID-19.
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With the constant mutations of the coronavirus, experts have stated that there are some new symptoms of this deadly infection that one should look out for. One of them is a runny nose. If your child is suffering from a runny nose accompanied by other symptoms of a cold such as a sore throat, congestion, etc for more than a day, make sure to visit a doctor immediately.
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One of the common symptoms of the deadly coronavirus infection which was noticed amongst the patients in the second wave was difficulty in breathing or a steep decline in the body’s oxygen level. Similarly, a child may also face trouble while breathing once he/she is infected by the coronavirus. The reason behind this is that the virus affects the lungs and thus leads to breathing issues.
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Among several kids who tested positive for COVID-19 had complained about the loss of smell and taste in their initial stages of the infection. According to the experts, the loss of smell and taste was seven times higher in kids with COVID-19. If you notice your child suffering from loss of smell and taste accompanied by flu like symptoms such as headache and fever, then you must take your child to the doctor immediately.
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Another important symptom that every parent should know about is diarrhoea. If your child shows symptoms like loose motion, abdominal pain, abdominal cramp, watery stool, etc then you must take this seriously and consider visiting a doctor immediately. Diarrhoea can also lead to dehydration, dry eyes, less energy, etc. Also, note that it is important to get your baby checked for COVID-19 incase you notice any of the above mentioned symptoms.
