Coronavirus update: Myalgia found to be the most common symptom in new study
It would be premature to announce the end of a pandemic that has disrupted our lives this past year but there are optimistic signs in the air. The main cause of optimism is the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine that has already been deployed in the UK. Our advanced understanding of the symptoms associated with COVID-19 should also provide succour.
Myalgia (55 percent) was followed by headache (51 percent), and non-productive cough (49 percent).
Fever and dyspnoea (breathing difficulty) were less common than previously reported.
Despite its prevalence in this study, the NHS does not list myalgia as one of the main symptoms of COVID-19.
According to the health body, the main warning signs are a high temperature, a new, continuous cough and a loss or change to your sense of smell or taste.
“Most people with coronavirus have at least one of these symptoms,” says the health body.
How to respond
If you have any of the main symptoms of coronavirus, you should get a test to check if you have coronavirus as soon as possible.
You and anyone you live with should stay at home and not have visitors until you get your test result – only leave your home to have a test.
Anyone in your support bubble should also stay at home if you have been in close contact with them since your symptoms started or during the 48 hours before they started.
A support bubble is where someone who lives alone (or just with their children) can meet people from one other household.
Can I treat my symptoms?
There is currently no specific treatment for coronavirus (COVID-19), but you can often ease the symptoms at home until you recover.
According to the NHS, if you have a high temperature, it can help to:
- Get lots of rest
- Drink plenty of fluids (water is best) to avoid dehydration – drink enough so your pee is light yellow and clear
- Take paracetamol or ibuprofen if you feel uncomfortable.
It adds: “If you have a cough, it’s best to avoid lying on your back. Lie on your side or sit upright instead.”
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