Coronavirus: Five uncommon symptoms of Omicron variant no one talks about

After a sudden spike of coronavirus cases across the globe in December 2021 -January 2022, the number of Omicron variant led COVID infections is finally coming down. The declining cases are a sign of relief, but this does not mean that the pandemic is over. The new COVID variant is still living within human population and people are still at a risk of contracting the infection. In the case of Omicron induced infection, sometimes it may be difficult to identify the symptoms of infection as they are not similar to that of previous coronavirus variants'. Omicron leads to mild symptoms, which at times are not even related to the respiratory system. Months of research on the Omicron variant has revealed some uncommon signs of the infection caused by this variant, which can help to detect the signs in the early stage.

Most of the Omicron symptoms are similar to that of common cold. The most common signs of this infection are runny nose, headaches and sore throat. These are some typical signs that are also associated with other coronavirus variants as well. Apart from these, the Omicron variant also leads to gastrointestinal issues, which was not common in the case of previous coronavirus infections. As per the data collected from millions of people on the ZOE COVID Study app, people infected with omicron experienced one of the five digestive systems related issues. Here are some uncommon signs of Omicron variant induced COVID infection:

Diarrhoea

Stomach pains

Feeling sick (nausea)

Loss of appetite

Skipping meals

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The study stated that there has been a considerable rise in the case of gastrointestinal symptoms among people infected with coronavirus between mid-December 2021 through January 2022. It was the time when the Omicron variant led infection was at its peak. Stomach related issues were also reported during the Alpha and Delta waves of coronavirus, but it was not that common. In the Omicron, people who do not even show signs of a respiratory issue, develop stomach issues. The reason gastrointestinal symptoms are being considered as a primary sign of omicron variant.

Researchers are still trying to find out why Omicron primarily leads to stomach issues. But based on the data collected by the app, some experts even say that it could be due to stomach buds caused by some other virus. Experts in the field of medical science have different views on this matter and a lot more research is needed in this area before coming to any conclusion. Looking at the condition it is advised to take care of your eating habit to stay safe and healthy.

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Till now there is no report of Omicron variant causing severe symptoms. Most of the cases reported are mild and the condition gets better within 10 days. However, we must not forget that Omicron is a mutant variant of coronavirus and is potent enough to cause severe symptoms. So, it is best to take precautions to stay safe.

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