The immune system is the main line of protection against various infectious microbes, one of which is the Corona virus COVID-19. The human immune system is working around the clock to keep the body healthy. Therefore, it is important for us to always maintain our immunity, such as consuming healthy and nutritious foods, exercising, and getting enough rest.
According to the Times of India, there is a study that says people with weakened immune systems will be more susceptible and more severely infected with the new coronavirus. This is because immune system cannot attack pathogens (foreign microbes) that enter properly.
Here are 4 signs the immune system is weak, quoted from the Times of India page:
1. Often gets sick and takes longer to heal
Frequent pain is one of the clearest signs that your immune system is quite weak. Having a weak immune system does not allow the immune system to fight bacteria, viruses, and fungi that enter the body. As a result, you become susceptible to infection.
This also applies to wounds that take longer to heal. In a report from the American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology, if you take more than two courses of antibiotics a year and get serious injuries from a simple infection, both of which indicate you have an immunological disorder.
2. Often feels very tired
If you feel very tired, even after sleeping longer hours, it could be that your immune system is down. A weakened immune system needs more energy to fight infection. As a result, you feel tired and need rest all the time.
3. Stomach problems
According to scientists at John Hopkins University, the bulk of the human immune system is located in the gut. The digestive tract has good bacteria to release antibodies, so they can fight infection. Therefore, if there is an imbalance in gut bacteria, you will be more susceptible to contracting infections. It also has the potential to make a person susceptible to other autoimmune and inflammatory diseases, such as diarrhea, or constipation.
4. Thrush
Thrush can indeed occur due to various factors. However, often thrush can be an indication of a weak immune system. Stress which is one of the factors the immune system can weaken, also has the potential to cause thrush.
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