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Black Fungus
Please elaborate about exact symptoms for Black Fungus. I have some pain near both of eyes, there is some burning sensation if I touch the affected area.
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Most important thing is a patient with diabetes with recent covid should look out for back fungus
Any immunosuppression in form of chronic kidney disease or chronic liver disease or cancer is a risk factor for black fungus
1. Pain surrounding eyes
2. Pain over sinuses
Pain over cheek area
Pain over tooth
With history of diabetes is highly important sign of black fungus
Can do MRI BRAIN WITH PARA NASAL SINUS
OR
CT BRAIN WITH PARA NASAL SINUS
TO diagnose possible black fungus
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Next Steps
Visit a physician or ENT doctor
Health Tips
DON'T PANICK
DON'T WORRY
TRUST YOUR DOCTOR
SPECIALLY DON'T WORRY IF YOU DON'T HAVE DIABETES OR LONG STANDING KIDNEY OR LIVER DISEASE
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Black fungus is common in the post covid patients who are on treatment with steroids and also has history of Diabetes or other immunocompromised diseases.
Symptoms include nasal blockage , orbital pain , pain with movement of jaws. , dental infections
Next Steps
Consult the respective specialist for further treatment
Health Tips
Don’t neglect and waste time as the disease progresses very fast
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Black fungus infection is common is immunocompromised, diabetics following covid infection , who were treated with steroids.
Symptoms of black fungus ::swelling around the eyes,,nasal block,, headache,,,eye pain,,,
Next Steps
Face examination in day light, look for black areas and swelling inside the mouth, on the teeth,or nose
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If any of the symptoms present consult with an Ophthalmologist (eye doctor) or ENT specialist
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