Q: Which specialist doctor do I need to consult for COVID-19?
A: Your first point of contact if you have been tested positive for COVID-19 would be the doctor in charge of the COVID-19 ward at the hospital you chose to go to. In most cases they are General Physicians working together with Pulmonologists and other specialists depending on the various symptoms you have and the findings on the diagnostic tests.
Q: Is there a link between COVID-19 and weight?
A: Being overweight poses you at a higher risk of contracting the Coronavirus. Also, the chances of it leading to hospitalization or fatality are higher.
Q: Why COVID-19 is more deadly in people with obesity?
A: When one is diagnosed as obese, it is important to understand that the condition includes an impaired immune system, blood that is prone to clotting and chronic inflammation. All of these symptoms tend to worsen when affected with the Coronavirus, hence increasing the chances of hospitalization and higher fatality rates.
Q: Does COVID-19 make you lose weight?
A: Research indicates that a small percentage of individuals do tend to lose weight if they are affected by the virus because COVID-19 alters their ability to smell or taste, leading to a lack of interest in food, which can affect food intake. A lot of energy is lost in trying to keep breathing to stay oxygenated; this could be one of the possible causes too.
