Anonymous

2 years

Covid? Diarrhea, difficult breathing and very discomfort lung,throat,

Hi, i been having liquid stool for 10days. just this lately 2-3days,having difficult breathing alike heavy object on chest and lung feels like blockage with watery feelings like bubbles. Is it i get covid? What should i do to relieve the lung problem in home? Any remedies to recommend?

Thank you for your question.

For your information, COVID-19 screening is usually subjected to patients that have experienced a fever. However with regards to your breathing discomfort & other symptoms, it can indeed be the symptoms of condition such as:

  • anxiety disorder
  • signs of adult athma
  • heart related ailments
  • bacterial infections & diarrhea
  • other diseases in the gastrointestinal tract

You are advised to see a doctor immediately if there are symptoms such as:

  • weakness
  • dizziness
  • nausea & vomiting
  • persistent or worsening

In the meantime due drink a lot of water to replace the excreted fluid.

Any how, we understand your worries especially towards a potential close contact and possible positive symptoms of COVID-19

Avoid the nuisance stomach problems with the right care for your digestive system.

For your information, WHO listed common symptoms for COVID-19 infection as follows:

  • Fever (more than 37.5 degrees Celcius)
  • Fatigue
  • Aches and pains
  • Sore throat
  • Headaches
  • Shortness of breath

According to the Ministry of Health, close contact refers to either:

  • Health care-associated exposure, including providing direct care for 2019-nCoV patients, working with health care workers infected with 2019-nCoV, visiting patients or staying in the same close environment of a 2019nCoV patient.
  • Working together in close proximity or sharing the same classroom environment with a with 2019-nCoV patient
  • Traveling together with 2019-nCoV patient in any kind of conveyance
  • Living in the same household as a 2019-nCoV patient

I would also encourage you to answer this quiz on Risk Assessment for COVID-19 to evaluate your health status in regards to this disease. After completing this quiz, you will be classified into several categories. Further instructions will be given at the end of the quiz. Please act accordingly.

In need of a second opinion? Our pulmonologist are here to help.

You may also click on this link to directly request a COVID-19 screening test. Or contact the Crisis Preparedness and Response Centre (CPRC). Other than that, do practice good hand hygiene and wear your face mask in public.

CPRC contact:

0388810200
+60178429454
[email protected]

For more information on your health condition, or for more accurate treatment to be implemented, a more detailed test should be done beforehand. Click on this link (DoctorOnCall) to talk online with our certified doctors. Thank you

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