Can Dizziness Be a Symptom of COVID-19?

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Can Dizziness Be a Symptom of COVID-19?
The rapidly evolving nature of COVID-19 has put
up many challenges in front of physicians
globally. Out of all other symptoms like fever,
shortness of breath, and cough, vertigo or
dizziness are two neurological symptoms that
have been described in recent clinical searches.
The earlier study published by the researchers
in China has revealed dizziness as the most
significant neurological manifestation of the
COVID-19. It came to light when researchers
discovered the 'neuroinvasive potential' of this
severely acute respiratory syndrome Coronavirus.
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However, the causes of dizziness and vertigo may
not be COVID-19 as stated by some
Board-Certified Neurologists, as the inner ear
problem can also lead to this condition. The
inner ear is responsible for maintaining the
equilibrium and balance of your body. So, some
types of viruses can disturb the inner ear and
lead to a condition called dizziness. According
to the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention, "People having the atypical symptoms
of the COVID-19 may develop the classic symptoms
like muscle aches, fever, sore throat, and
trouble in breathing. However, a few people may
not develop even the noticeable symptoms too.
The expression of this virus is quite
wide." According to Dr. Eric Cioe-Pena, "The
expression of COVID-19 is quite wide. Many
people are asymptomatic carriers, and their
bodies are doing a great job containing it. On
the other hand, some people have bad symptoms of
COVID-19.". The research stated by JAMA Neurology
says that "Delirium, confusion, and other
neurological symptoms have also been reported
during the search." The dizziness, loss of taste
and smell, or muscle weakness may appear firstly
during the illness. Many neurological symptoms
may develop later on, which can be altered
mental status and confusion. A few other
patients have developed brain inflammation that
needs to be admitted to the hospitals for close
neurological monitoring. The JAMA Neurology 2020
report stated, 'The research was conducted on
214 people hospitalized with Coronavirus. Out of
these 214 patients, 16.8 of individuals
experienced dizziness. The neurological symptoms
are found more common among the people with the
severe illness.' In
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future research, the rate of dizziness being
reported among the patients increased from 4 to
30. Therefore, if you or your loved one shows
the early symptoms of COVID-19 and reporting
dizziness, then it is necessary to see the
Board-Certified Neurologists that will provide
complete care. Even the people from the NYC
region can reach out to specialists for
consultation or treatment at Complete
Neurological Care Clinic 112-47 Queens Blvd
206, Queens, NY 11375.