“COVID toe,” Kottiech’s first symptom, is believed to be a tiny clot affecting the circulation in the small capillary vessels at the end of fingers or toes. (Abnormal clotting in young adults may be associated with stroke as a severe complication of COVID-19 in some people.)
“If you have redness in your toe, for example, I’m not necessarily telling the patients to go to the ER with that, but ask your doctor,” Kottiech said. “Everyone should learn about the disease so they can be more proactive about seeking help. This is a very scary monster, and there’s still a lot we all need to learn about it.”
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