Coronavirus: 5 new, unusual COVID symptoms which have just been discovered

While the worst of coronavirus might be behind us, the list of symptoms associated with the viral infection keeps on growing every single day.

For one, the virus can affect people in a multitude of ways, and respiratory symptoms aren't the only ones we should be checking for.

Besides the official symptoms of the infection listed by the CDC, there are also some stranger symptoms discovered by doctors, which need attention right now. Some of the symptoms, doctors believe, are increasingly popping up in the cases reported since last month.

While COVID tongue is an exceptionally strange symptom associated with the viral infection, doctors are now seeing a rise in the number of cases coming forward with symptoms like mouth ulcers, rashes, raised bumps, that coincided with other COVID-19 symptoms, including fever, cough and fatigue.

Although the symptoms can be baffling as well as unpleasant, symptoms of inflammation on the tongue or other unusual changes should be a sign of worry-to get checked out for underlying problems.

Tongue problems can also arise due to the Kawasaki syndrome, a rare inflammatory complication related to severe COVID-19 in kids, which affects blood flow and vital functioning.

From pain, discolouration, swelling, burning sensation or change in texture, if you suspect exposure to the virus in any way, get help right away.

More and more cases of swelling on the skin, fingers and toes are being reported across the world, in a development which is worrying experts now.

Characterized as signs of COVID fingers and toes, it is yet another rare symptom of the infection to be careful about.

In fact, doctors are now seeing that a lot of people who test positive for the infection only experience this dermatological symptom during the course of their infection and are at the risk of getting misdiagnosed. Studies have also shown that rashes and bumps are also predominant signs of infection in younger children, who showcase different symptoms than adults.

Resultant of inflammation in the body caused by viral spread, COVID toes can cause swelling, lesions and discolouration in the fingers and toes. They have been likened to be similar to winter frostbites and chilblains.

Read here to know more about some of the other ways SARS-COV-2 can spread to your skin.

The sudden appearance of rashes or raised bumps on the skin, which can last for hours can also be a sign of COVID-19 in the early days. Not only is it yet another presentation of skin-related COVID-19 symptoms, but they can also linger on for longer and sometimes, even stay on for weeks after you have fought off the infection.

As per case studies, hives on the skin can start up on the soles, palm and slowly spread on to other parts of the skin. In many cases, it can also cause acute swelling on sensitive parts such as the eyelids, lips.

Blood clotting is an increasing side-effect reported by COVID-19 patients. It has now been established that the SARS-COV-2 virus can rapidly spread through the body, clot blood vessels and disrupt healthy blood flow through the veins.

Blood clotting can also impact young and healthy patients, who do not undergo severe symptoms related to the virus.

In cases, these blood clots can strike unexpectedly, choke blood vessels and disturb the functioning of vital organs including the heart, kidneys, liver, which can be detrimental.

While there is no sure way to check for clotting, doctors warn people to keep a check on their vital parameters- blood sugar levels, blood pressure, look for signs of inflammation and act accordingly to avoid consequences later.

While the impact of long COVID is profound, scientists have a new name for the post-sickness malaise and fatigue which affect COVID-19 patients through the course of their infection, which is PASC.

Post-Acute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection or PASC can cause lingering symptoms for patients who find it hard to make a healthy recovery. Although the impact of PASC is the centre of studies, experts believe that women and those older in age are more susceptible to suffering from the ills of acute fatigue, exhaustion and related viral symptoms.