A 24-year-old man has shown off his swollen and purple "covid toes" which he believes were caused by the deadly virus.
Alejandro Diez first thought his feet had blistered because of practising sport at home in Madrid, Spain during the lockdown.
He said that his foot began swelling and he had general fatigue after contracting the virus.
Mr Diez said: “Everything started on April 5, when I had small stinging blisters.”
Three days later he visited the pharmacy about the problem and was told to go to hospital immediately.
Mr Diez, who also suffered with headaches and fatigue, was reportedly diagnosed with covid-19 at the hospital.
He added: “My recovery was slow and I did not see any improvement for a long while.
"However, the doctors told me it was normal and that I was progressing properly.”
Mr Diez, who was placed in isolation, also said that his feet were very painful and he had problems walking.
He eventually tested negative on May 13, and he said: “I’ve been told that I can lead a normal life and live with my mum at home.
"When I go outside, I need to wear PPE to avoid any further problems.”
Mr Diez also confirmed that his foot problems are improving and he no longer has discomfort in his toes.
Several US experts confirmed that swollen feet, dubbed ‘COVID toes’, can be an early symptom of the virus.
According to the latest figures from the Johns Hopkins University, Spain has registered 230,698 cases of coronavirus and 27,563 deaths.
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