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How do I know if my condition is mild or severe?


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If you have any of the following symptoms, your condition is considered severe, and you will require urgent medical care.


Please note that this list is non-exhaustive, and your doctor will exercise his own clinical judgement in assessing your condition:

  • Chest pain

  • Shortness of breath

  • Sudden weakness over one side of body, slurring of speech, drooping of the face, severe headache that does not get better with usual pain medication

  • Chest palpitations

  • Sudden onset of painful, red or swollen limbs


If you have the following symptoms, you should also consult your doctor for further advice:

  • Persistent diarrhoea and vomiting/ unable to take fluids

  • Fever for ≥3 days


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