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It seems that the large majority of people (>80%) will completely recover their sense of taste or smell in about one month after COVID infection.

Fever alone is not necessarily harmful. However, taking a medication like TylenolⓇ (acetaminophen) is a good option if you aren’t feeling well due to the fever.

Pain in the chest can occur from COVID infection for a variety of reasons like musculoskeletal pain associated with fever and cough, pneumonia or inflammation of the heart.

There is no proven way to reliably cure a hoarse voice overnight.

Methods such as holding one's breath or drinking cold water are considered effective. For persistent or refractory conditions, oral medication may be used for treatment as well as a search for other underlying causes of the hiccups.

Infectious diseases, cancer, autoimmune or inflammatory diseases are the main disease categories to consider with those symptoms in isolation.

Both depression and anxiety are characterized by changes in appetite, declines in energy and motivation, as well as changes in work performance.

The cause of foot pain in the soles often times varies depending on the location of the pain.

Numbness in one leg can be caused by a variety of conditions ranging from benign (your leg falling asleep) to serious (stroke).

Sore throat, or pharyngitis, without a fever can be caused by a variety of things like infections, seasonal allergies and acid reflux.

Suicidal thoughts can be caused by a variety of mental health conditions like that includes grief, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and substance use disorders.

Causes of abdominal pain run the gamut from benign to life-threatening. It may be a pulled or strained abdominal wall muscle, damaged nerve, broken bone or issues with internal organs.

Daytime sleepiness in women can be caused by a variety of things like iron deficiency, diabetes, menopause, depression, pregnancy, sleep apnea syndrome or simply overexertion and stress.

Tense neck muscles, whiplash, and a pinched nerve are possible considerations.

Fractures and stress fractures, bacterial infections such as cellulitis, and gout should be considered.

Stomach pain in the back when lying down facing up can be a result of stomach gas/bloating, positional discomfort or less commonly a disease of the pancreas and surrounding organs.

General diet recommendations for kidney stones include drinking plenty of water, eating foods with enough calcium and avoiding certain foods.

When only parts of the toes or between the toes feel numb, there may be some nerve compression.

Muscle soreness in the arms is most often due to strenuous exertion, overuse or injuries. Effective treatments include rest, massage, icing, graded return to activity and the use of anti-inflammatory medications like ibuprofen or acetaminophen.

There are many causes of back pain that come from issues with the muscle, bone, overlying skin or nearby organs like the lung, kidney, or gallbladder.

Infectious gastroenteritis caused by bacteria and viruses is a likely and common cause of those symptoms.

Pain in the middle of the back is mostly commonly due to a bone or muscle issue, but less commonly can be an issue with the stomach, pancreas, kidneys or aorta.

Headache and fever at the same time can be from a wide range of things: the benign (common cold) to the more serious (bacterial meningitis, brain tumor).

You want to avoid foods high in purines because they get broken down into uric acid which can then lead to a gout flare as the uric acid crystals build up in your joints.

The toxic range of acetaminophen (7500-15000mg) is much higher than the recommended one time dose range for an adult (1000mg). Most people do not have symptoms in the first 24 hours. If you are concerned you took too much acetaminophen, seek further medical evaluation.

The "normal range" for blood pressure is defined as a systolic blood pressure below 120 mmHg and diastolic blood pressure below 80 mmHg.

Injuries from sports, nerve damage in the lower back, blood clots, varicose veins and skin diseases can cause calf pain in just one leg.

While general dosing guidelines are on packaging, it is important to remember that dosing varies on weight, indication and other underlying diseases.

A wide ranges of diseases can cause left-sided abdominal pain that often involve the underlying organs in that area.

Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD) is generally a minor illness. However, consider seeking further guidance for those younger than 6 months of age, a weakened immune system, fever persisting beyond 5 days or inability to take fluids due to sore throat.