Experts are warning parents about the unusual symptoms that can be an early indication of Covid as cases are expected to rise during the winter months.
Among the things that doctors at the Royal College of Podiatry are warning of are blistered feet or swelling and discolouration - which has become known as ‘Covid toes.’
Studies have found that this symptom is more commonly found in younger people and children, and appears as ‘chilblain-like lesions’ on the feet, reports Manchester Evening News.
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According to podiatry experts: "Classic chilblains are defined as cold-induced, erythematous or violaceous lesions accompanied by itching, oedema, pain or burning, blistering or ulceration.
“However, Covid led to a wave of pernios is associated without any cold exposure."
A clinical lead at the Independent Pharmacy - an online service - Dr. Donald Grant said: “Blistered feet (or Covid toes) are a rare symptom associated with coronavirus.
“In some cases, the virus can affect your skin causing discolouration and swelling around your toes.
"As Covid is still such a new virus the exact reason that this happens is not fully understood by virologists and dermatologists.
“The symptom, which can also affect your hands, results in blisters and the development of itchy painful bumps.
“Covid toes can appear at any age. That said, the symptom does seem most prevalent in children, teenagers, and young adults.
“The typical first signs of Covid toes are swelling and discolouration, firstly turning red and then purple as the condition progresses.
“If you spot the early signs of Covid toes, take a test. Positive tests for those who present these symptoms should be reported to a doctor as research into the phenomenon is ongoing.
“It seems coronavirus continues to surprise us over two years on.”
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