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Russia - Doctor Bolibok warns of problems with blood after omicron

Russia (bbabo.net), Although Omicron is considered a mild strain of coronavirus, even after it, people who have recovered from it begin to experience health problems.

As allergist-immunologist Vladimir Bolibok warned in an interview with Sputnik radio, Omicron can seriously damage blood vessels. More precisely, it causes serious changes in the inner lining of blood vessels, which can lead to disruptions in the functioning of the cardiovascular system. In particular, blood clotting increases.

Elderly people are at particular risk. Bolibok notes that the person, the more likely the development of thrombosis. After all, it is with age that blood clotting increases, and the condition of the arteries and veins is not very good. The coronavirus may exacerbate this condition.

According to the immunologist, it is especially necessary to pay attention to symptoms such as sudden pain in the arms or legs, muscle cramps, swelling in the legs, and the appearance of a venous network. A symptom of pulmonary embolism may be coughing.

There is also retinal thrombosis. There are pain in the eyes, spots. But such manifestations are more characteristic of the "delta" strain. Though meet and at infection "omicron".

Russia - Doctor Bolibok warns of problems with blood after omicron