COVID19 - 98 Identified Symptoms

1 Fatigue

1 FATIGUE

- Fatigue was the most common lingering symptom of coronavirus.
- According to a study conducted by the WHO, the average recovery time for mild coronavirus cases is around two weeks but three to six weeks for severe or critical cases.

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2 Muscle or Body Ache

2 MUSCLE OR BODY ACHES

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3 SHORTNESS OF BREATH

3 SHORTNESS OF BREATH OR DIFFICULTY BREATHING

- According to John Hopkins Medicine, shortness of breath is when you feel like you can't get enough air or your chest is tight.

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4 DIFFICULTY CONCENTRATING OR FOCUSING

- Studies conducted in Wuhan analyzed these neurological conditions and found that 40% of the patients analyzed experienced confusion and conscious disturbance.

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5 INABILITY TO EXERCISE OR BE ACTIVE

- According to a study published in JAMA Cardiology, researchers recommend that patients who suffered from severe cases of COVID-19 wait at least two weeks before resuming light exercise.

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6 HEADACHE

- According to Dr. Sandhya Mehla with the Hartford HealthCare Headache Center, "It is estimated that headache is a symptom of COVID-19 in about 13% of patients with COVID-19.

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7 DIFFICULTY SLEEPING

- Sleep is crucial because it keeps the immune system functioning properly, heightens brain function, stabilizes mood, and improves mental health.
- This lack of sleep may be due to anxiety or worry about the virus or may be attributed to other lingering symptoms, such as muscle pain or cough.

8 ANXIETY

- According to a poll conducted by the American Psychiatric Association, about 36% of Americans feel coronavirus has had a serious impact on their mental health.

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9 MEMORY PROBLEMS

- A paper published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease analyzes potential long-term neurological effects of COVID-19 on patients who experienced severe cases.
- Memory problems and cognitive decline are potential side effects for some of these patients.

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10 DIZZINESS

- According to a study published in the Journal of the American College of Emergency Physicians, "symptoms including headache, dizziness, vertigo, and paresthesia have been reported."

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11 PERSISTENT CHEST PAIN OR PRESSURE

- According to the Mayo Clinic, sudden, sharp chest pains are referred to as pleurisy and it may indicate that the lung walls are inflamed.

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12 COUGH

- A lingering cough can be a side effect of any type of cold, flu, or illness. According to a study conducted by the World Health Organization (WHO) on Chinese COVID-19 patients, 61.7% developed a dry cough.

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13 JOINT PAIN

- Dr. Richard Deem from Cedars-Sinai explains that as your immune system attempts to fight off COVID-19 or any type of illness, white blood cells produce interleukins to help join the fight.

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14 HEART PALPITATIONS

- A study published in JAMA Cardiology examined 100 recovered COVID-19 patients and found that 78 of them had "cardiac involvement" while 60% had ongoing myocardial inflammation.

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15 DIARRHEA

- While it's not the most common, diarrhea is listed by the CDC as a symptom of COVID-19. A study conducted by several researchers analyzed 206 patients with low severity COVID-19 and 48 experienced digestive problems first before other coronavirus symptoms.

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16 SORE THROAT

- While not all coronavirus sufferers experience a sore throat, it's one of the common symptoms the CDC lists for the virus.
- According to the CDC, viruses and infections cause sore throats, which may be why this is a lingering symptom for some coronavirus patients.

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17 NIGHT SWEATS

- According to Kaiser Permanente, night sweats are different from regular sweating because they occur only at night and include intense sweating, enough to soak through your clothes and sheets.

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18 PARTIAL OR COMPLETE LOSS OF SENSE OF SMELL

- Partial or complete loss of sense of smell is a common symptom with COVID-19 and many other respiratory viruses, according to Penn Medicine.

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19 TACHYCARDIA

- According to the Mayo Clinic, tachycardia occurs when your heart beats over 100 beats per minute. It's a form of arrhythmia, or a heartbeat disorder
- It may be the body's response to stress, trauma, or illness.

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20 FEVER OR CHILLS

- The CDC conducted a study on coronavirus patients and found that 96% of patients recovered from chills and 97% recovered from fever.

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21 HAIR LOSS

- According to Dr. Shilpi Khetarpal, MD from the Cleveland Clinic, hair loss isn't necessarily a symptom of COVID-19 but may be a side effect of the virus.
- She states, "We are seeing patients who had COVID-19 two to three months ago and are now experiencing hair loss."

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22 BLURRY VISION

- According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, blurred vision may also be a symptom of endophthalmitis, which is an infection of tissue or fluids inside the eye.

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23 CONGESTED OR RUNNY NOSE

- According to the American Pharmacists Association, the CDC recently added "runny nose" as a symptom of COVID-19.
- A runny nose is one way to get rid of the mucus in your body after the virus, so it may persist until the mucus is gone.

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24 SADNESS

- A study published in The Lancet analyzed mental side effects of the virus and concluded that medical professionals should watch their patients for signs of depression or some neuropsychiatric syndromes well after recovery.

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25 NEUROPATHY IN FEET AND HANDS

- According to a report published in the Elsevier Public Health Emergency Collection, COVID-19 may even disguise itself as motor peripheral neuropathy without other symptoms.

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26 REFLUX OR HEARTBURN

- "Heartburn occurs when stomach acid backs up into the tube that carries food from your mouth to your stomach (esophagus)," according to the Mayo Clinic (GERD).

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27 CHANGING SYMPTOMS

- As COVID-19 takes its course, patients may report symptoms that change frequently.
- According to the CDC, "U.S. COVID-19 patients report a wide range of symptoms across a spectrum of illness severity."

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28 PARTIAL OR COMPLETE LOSS OF SENSE OF TASTE

- A study published in the Journal of Korean Medical Science analyzed Korean COVID-19 sufferers and the duration of this specific symptom.

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29 PHLEGM IN BACK OF THROAT

- For coronavirus patients dealing with phlegm, the University of Maryland Medical System suggests taking an expectorant to help get the mucus out and make your cough more productive.

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30 ABDOMINAL PAIN

- In a study published through the American Gastrological Association, 31.9% of COVID-19 patients studied claimed to have gastrointestinal problems associated with the virus.

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31 LOWER BACK PAIN

- An article published in Nature Public Health Emergency Collection concludes that myalgia in COVID-19 patients lingers longer than it may with other illnesses.

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32 SHORTNESS OF BREATH

- According to Penn Medicine, this may be a sign of an ongoing pulmonary problem or heart problem.

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33 NAUSEA OR VOMITING

- According to the Mayo Clinic, these gastrointestinal symptoms were varied and some felt them well before a diagnosis.

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34 WEIGHT GAIN

- A study published in the Journal of Translational Medicine analyzed Italian citizens placed on strict lockdown and observed their lifestyle and eating habit changes.

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35 CLOGGED EARS

- According to the Mayo Clinic, when your ears are clogged "your eustachian tubes — which run between your middle ear and the back of your nose — become obstructed."

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36 DRY EYES

- An article published in Review of Optometry reviewed the relationship between ocular symptoms and coronavirus in Chinese patients.

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37 CALF CRAMPS

- According to the University of Rochester Medical Center, muscle cramps usually occur after heavy exercise, when you're experiencing muscle fatigue, or if your body's dehydrated.

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38 TREMORS OR SHAKINESS

- According to Northwestern Medicine, tremors may be caused by stress, anxiety, or too much caffeine.

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39 SLEEPING MORE THAN NORMAL

- According to an article published in The Scientist, it's possible that COVID-19 may lead to chronic illness, including chronic fatigue.

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40 UPPER BACK PAIN

- According to Kaiser Permanente, upper back pain isn't as common as lower back pain but may be caused by muscle strain, poor posture, or pressure on the spinal nerves.

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41 FLOATERS

- According to UCLA Health, "floaters" are little specks or lines that float around in your field of vision every once in a while.
- If you constantly see floaters or they're accompanied by flashes of light, it may indicate you have a retina tear or vitreous detachment, which occurs when vitreous gel in the eye separates from the retina.

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42 RASH

- According to a research letter published in the JAMA Network, some coronavirus patients suffered from enanthem, a skin rash that looks like small white spots on the mucous membranes.

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43 CONSTANT THIRST

- According to the Mayo Clinic, your body needs more fluids when you’re sick and if it doesn’t get the fluids, you’re likely to suffer from constant thirst.

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44 NERVE SENSATIONS

- According to a study published in the Elsevier Public Health Emergency Collection, "Viral infections have detrimental impacts on neurological functions, and even cause severe neurological damage."

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45 TINNITUS

- According to the American Tinnitus Association, the onset of tinnitus may occur due to stress and anxiety, after there's been damage to the inner ear, or when other conditions or diseases are developed.

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46 CHANGED SENSE OF TASTE

- A loss of sense of taste is a common symptom of COVID-19 but 221 survey respondents claim the virus may have completely changed their sense of taste.
- According to Kaiser Permanente, a loss of sense of taste or partial loss may cause tastes to change.

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47 SHARP OR SUDDEN CHEST PAIN

- According to Diagnostic and Interventional Cardiology, stroke, heart failure, arrhythmias, and other cardiac events have been linked to coronavirus so sufferers should take this lingering symptom seriously.

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48 CONFUSION

- According to an article published in Science Magazine, this confusion may occur because the body's systems are focused on fighting the illness, not giving enough focus, blood, or alertness to the brain.

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49 MUSCLE TWITCHING

- According to the University of Florida Health, muscle twitches may be caused by stress, lack of nutrients, or lack of sleep.
- Coronavirus is known to make its sufferers tired and their bodies stressed from fighting the virus, so this may explain muscle twitching.

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50 FEELING IRRITABLE

- According to MedPage Today, it's not uncommon for patients recovering from COVID-19 to feel irritable or angry.
- The virus may have mental health effects that make it hard for those who have recovered to go back to work or their daily routine without mood swings.

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51 WEIGHT LOSS

- According to an article posted by Northeast Ohio Medical University, it's common for patients who survive severe infections or illnesses to lose weight.

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52 POST-NASAL DRIP

- According to Harvard Health Publishing, you can treat post-nasal drip by staying hydrated, taking a nasal decongestant, or inhaling steam, such as from a hot shower.

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53 DRY THROAT

- According to the World Health Organization (WHO), COVID-19 symptoms generally include a dry cough and sore throat.
- Living with a dry cough and sore throat throughout the course of the virus may cause this dry throat to remain for a while, even after testing negative for COVID-19.

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54 HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE

- According to A&D Medical, "High blood pressure is not a documented symptom of COVID-19, but it can exacerbate the symptoms of the virus."

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55 DRY OR PEELING SKIN

- Dry skin may be attributed to the rashes and cutaneous manifestations that some people develop on their skin due to the virus.
- However, according to the American Skin Association, dry skin may also be attributed to a decline in fluid intake, which can happen when you're sick.

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56 SWOLLEN HANDS OR FEET

- Those who contracted COVID-19 and experienced "COVID toes" or other skin-related symptoms may also be dealing with swollen hands and feet.
- According to the Mayo Clinic, this swelling is called edema and it could be linked to kidney or heart problems, both of which may be caused by coronavirus.

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57 HEAT INTOLERANCE

- According to the CDC, one of the most common symptoms of COVID-19 is a fever.
- The body may need time after a fever has dissipated to recover and regulate its temperature.

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58 MOUTH SORES OR SORE TONGUE

- According to the University of Florida Health, tongue pain and soreness can be caused by a number of factors, such as infection, hypothyroidism, or a tumor in the pituitary gland.

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59 NECK MUSCLE PAIN

- According to John Hopkins Medicine, your neck doesn't have much protection or support so neck pain is common.
- Since the virus is known to cause muscle and joint pain, as well as body aches, your sensitive neck is more susceptible to this lingering symptom.

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60 CHILLS BUT NO FEVER

- According to Keck Medicine of USC, chills without a fever may also indicate your body is under stress and fighting a viral or bacterial infection or you're dealing with low blood sugar, which makes sense if you didn't eat much while you were sick.

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61 "HOT" BLOOD RUSH

- According to a study published in Science Daily, this sudden rise in temperature may be your immune system cranking up in an attempt to continue killing off the virus.

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62 PHANTOM SMELLS

- According to the Mayo Clinic, this condition is called phantosmia or olfactory hallucinations and they're commonly caused by upper respiratory infections like the virus.

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63 BONE ACHES IN EXTREMITIES

- According to InformedHealth, when the immune system is in overdrive, it causes an immune response that ramps up your white blood cells and causes them to produce glycoproteins called interleukins.

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64 FEELING OF BURNING SKIN

- According to a study published in JAMA Dermatology, the virus may be associated with a number of different skin rashes.

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65 EXTREME PRESSURE AT BASE OF HEAD

- According to the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, pressure at the occipital nerve (the nerves that run through the scalp) may be caused by muscle tightness or pinched nerves.

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66 SWOLLEN LYMPH NODES

- According to the Cleveland Clinic, swollen lymph nodes are usually a sign that your body is fighting an infection.
- Your glands are working hard to flush out toxins and cells through lymph fluid

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67 BRAIN PRESSURE

- A study published in the Journal of the Brazilian Society of Tropical Medicine found a potential link between COVID-19 and benign intracranial hypertension, a condition that causes pressure in the brain.

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68 KIDNEY PAIN

- According to the National Kidney Foundation, acute kidney damage occurs in about 15% of COVID-19 patients, some of which never had kidney problems before.

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69 SPIKES IN BLOOD PRESSURE

- According to Rush University Medical Center, a spike in blood pressure could be caused by a number of factors, such as stress, thyroid problems, or certain medications.

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70 COSTOCHONDRITIS

- The Mayo Clinic defines costochondritis as "inflammation of the cartilage that connects a rib to the breastbone (sternum)."
- Cedars-Sinai claims that the risk for developing a chest wall infection like costochondritis is increased with respiratory trauma, such as pneumonia or bronchitis.

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71 HAND OR WRIST PAIN

- Arthralgia (joint pain) is a common symptom of coronavirus and a study published in the Nature Public Health Emergency Collection found that at least one patient in the 40 that were studied experienced joint pain.

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72 BULGING VEINS

- Your veins circulate the blood around your body and when you're too cold or hot, your blood vessels may constrict or widen.
- According to the Mayo Clinic, these bulging veins may be due to inactivity or damaged blood valves.

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73 ABNORMALLY LOW TEMPERATURE

- According to Kaiser Permenante, a low body temperature may occur with an infection or may be a sign of diabetes or a low thyroid level.

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74 MID-BACK PAIN AT BASE OF RIBS

- According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, back pain intensity can range "from a dull, constant ache to a sudden, sharp or shooting pain."

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75 BURNING SENSATIONS

- According to an article published in St. Peter's Health Partners, a "tingling, burning, or 'fizzing' sensation" was reported from several COVID-19 patients.

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76 PAINFUL SCALP

- According to Kaiser Permanente, scalp pain or ailments may occur after recovering from a high fever, when dealing with a thyroid issue, or if you have poor nutrition.

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77 JAW PAIN

- It's known that coronavirus causes aches and pains, so this jaw pain may be a lingering side effect of the body fighting off the virus. American Dental Association

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78 ARRHYTHMIA

- The Mayo Clinic defines arrhythmia as a heart rhythm problem and explains it happens when "electrical impulses that coordinate your heartbeats don't work properly, causing your heart to beat too fast, too slow or irregularly."

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79 LOW BLOOD OXYGEN

- According to the Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention (CDC), bluish lips or face is an emergency of COVID-19.

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80 COLD BURNING FEELING IN LUNGS

- An article published in NBC News concludes that many COVID-19 sufferers felt this "slow burn" for a while, until it either worsened and was treated or went away completely.

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81 CRACKED OR DRY LIPS

- The American Academy of Dermatology suggests using lip balm, drinking plenty of fluids, and refraining from picking at the dry skin to get this symptom to go away.

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82 GOITER OR LUMP IN THROAT

- A goiter is an "abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland," according to the American Thyroid Association.

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83 FOOT PAIN

- "Covid toes" may contribute to this pain since some patients can have trouble walking or sleeping due to lesions on their toes.

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84 EYE STYE OR INFECTION

- According to the University of Miami, it's possible that coronavirus could cause an eye infection, such as conjunctivitis.
- The American Academy of Ophthalmology concludes that styes are caused by bacterial infections, which could explain the relationship to this eye condition and the virus.

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85 COVID TOES

- According to Dr. Humberto Choi, MD, from the Cleveland Clinic, rashes on the skin are common with viral infections such as COVID-19.

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86 LOW BLOOD PRESSURE

According to the Mayo Clinic, low blood pressure is also related to infections and hormone fluctuations, which is why it may be a long-lasting symptom of COVID-19.

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87 DRY SCALP OR DANDRUFF

- According to Cedars-Sinai, dandruff can be caused by changes in hormones, so it makes sense that it's related to the virus.

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88 KIDNEY ISSUES OR PROTEIN IN URINE

- THE specific ways the virus affects kidneys isn't known yet, but according to John Hopkins Medicine, it may invade kidney cells or the low levels of oxygen the virus causes may be what contribute to these long-lasting kidney problems.

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89 UTI

- A urinary tract infection occurs when germs get into the urethra and begin to spread throughout the urinary tract, says John Hopkins Medicine.

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90 HORMONE IMBALANCES

- According to Women in Balance Institute, a hormone imbalance may be caused by stress, an unhealthy lifestyle, or a buildup of toxins in the body.

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