As coronavirus infection has increased the risk of black fungus in the country, there is a need to create awareness for an early detection of the diseases and its cure. This is particularly common in patients with uncontrolled diabetes, on high doses of steroid, weak immunity or commorbidities. The vulnerability increases multiple fold with Covid - 19 infection.
Symptoms:
Abnormal black discharge or crust or blood from the nose
Nasal blockage, headache or eye pain
Swelling around the eyes, double vision, redness of eye, loss of vision, difficulty in closing eye, inability to open the eye, prominence of the eyes
Facial numbness or tingling sensation
Difficulty in chewing or opening mouth.
Self examination:
Full face examination in daylight
Look for asymmetrical facial swelling especially nose, cheek, around the eye
Black discoloration of skin
Pain on touch
Loosening of teeth
Black areas and swelling inside the mouth, palate, teeth or nose
What to do:
Immediate consultation with an ENT surgeon
Diagnostic nasal endoscopy in the ENT OPD is recommended
Post Covid recovery follow up as per schedule is a must
Continue the treatment as advised by the doctor
Monitor your blood sugar level daily, try to keep under control
Avoid self-medication at any cost
MRI or CT scan as per the specialist's advice only
For further queries about the infections, diseases, and treatments of the ear, nose or throat, Dr Mohanty’s Speciality ENT Clinics in Chennai, India can help in a number of ways,
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT US :
Dr Mohanty’s Speciality ENT Clinics
Manapakkam, Chennai, India.
For Consultation: +91 97910 74677
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