During the second wave of the Coronavirus pandemic, many cases of children have been informed of the deadly virus. It starts with softer symptoms in children, but it is serious if it is not taken seriously. Therefore, it is essential that parents be aware of the symptoms and seek medical help immediately.

Nishant Bansal, Neonatologist Advisor, Motherhood Hospital, Noida, lists some signs and symptoms of Covid-19 in children:

Covid-19 has a range of symptoms that include

* fever

* cough

* difficulty breathing

* Symptoms of a cold, like a sore throat, congestion or a correct nose.

* shaking chills

* Muscle pain

* headache

* A loss of taste or smell in children over 8 years old.

* Nausea or vomiting.

* Diarrhea

* tiredness

Even inflammation throughout the body remains a major concern, even sometimes several weeks after they were infected with the virus. This is called multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C). Doctors are still trying to find out how these symptoms are related to Coronavirus pandemic.

BANSAL ACTIONS The symptoms of MIS-C may include:

* fever

* bellyache

* Vomiting or diarrhea.

* an eruption

* Neck Pain

* Red eyes

* Feeling very tired

* Red, cracked lips

* Hands swollen or feet

* Swollen glands (lymph nodes)

If your child suffers from MIS-C, she or he could have trouble breathing, pain or pressure on the chest, bluish lips or face, confusion or problems to stay awake. Such symptoms should not be ignored and the child must be taken to the hospital. It has been observed that these children improve with the care of the hospital, sometimes the admissions of the ICU, notes her.