While the world is breathing a sigh of relief with the decline in cases, but has covid really gone. Post COVID is a new term used to describe cases in which the symptoms and effects of COVID-19 extend significantly, for weeks or even months beyond the first diagnosis. Some people continue to experience health problems long after having COVID-19.
Long-term effects
Understand the possible symptoms and risk factors for post-COVID-19 syndrome.
Some of the best COVID hospitals have seen up to 15-20% of their patients returning with some or other post covid symptoms and treatment even after COVID recovery.
The new focus on this extended illness has led to an outburst of questions around Post COVID symptoms and treatment after COVID recovery. Patients around the country have been reporting feeling lingering effects of COVID-19 post recovery for between 4-12 weeks, or even beyond this.
How is Post COVID harmful? Who is affected?
As with COVID-19, elderly populations remain especially vulnerable to experiencing post COVID recovery symptoms. Contracting Post COVID symptoms causes an extended recovery period that can drastically affect the quality of life of patients while simultaneously straining the healthcare system.
Some of the most common Post COVID symptoms include the following problems experienced post-recovery:
- A persistent cough, a feeling of chest pain, and shortness of breath, chest heaviness.
- Increased fatigue coupled with brain fog that makes focusing, thinking clearly, and paying attention difficult.
- Anxiety, mood changes, and depression.
- Increased fatigue and a decrease in stamina a Post with severe muscle and joint pain, specifically in legs.
- Hair loss has been noted in some patients exhibiting Post COVID syndrome.
- Difficulty sleeping, concentrating and recalling events.
- Rashes and sudden hair loss are also symptoms of Post COVID syndrome.
- The feeling of your heart pounding or heart palpitations coupled with sweating indicates a decrease in proper pumping and functioning of the heart.
- Abnormal lung function and inflammation of the heart muscle.
- Gastrointestinal symptoms, extreme appetite, abdominal bloating, acid reflux.
With more evidence suggesting that the virus could impact vital organs including the lungs in a profound manner, post-op scans and tests can reveal how well-recovered and healthy you are.
7 Tests You Must Take
igG antibody tests
After fighting off the infection, the body produces helpful antibodies which prevent future infections. Determining the level of antibodies can not just help you get a better idea of how immune-protected you are, but also especially helpful if you are eligible for plasma donation.
Complete Blood Count (CBC) tests
CBC tests are a fundamental test that measures the different types of blood cells (RBCs, WBCs, and Platelets etc) and gives you an idea of how well you have responded to a COVID infection.
Glucose, cholesterol tests
Since the virus is susceptible to causing inflammation and clotting, post-recovery, getting routine function tests such as these could be also crucial if you have pre-existing conditions such as Type-1, Type-2 diabetes, cholesterol or are prone to cardiac complications.
Neuro-function tests
Lingering symptoms of COVID, such as brain fog, anxiety, tremors, dizziness, fatigue should also be looked into. Women over the age of 40 are more prone to the risks and may need priority testing as well.
Vitamin D test
Vitamin D is an important nutrient that supports immune function. Studies have also shown that Vitamin D supplementation could be crucial during recovery and may even help speed up recovery.
Chest scans
HRCT scans are being hailed right now for their accuracy in detecting disease severity. It also showcases the level of lung involvement caused by COVID-19.
Heart imaging and cardiac screenings
A COVID-19 infection triggers widespread inflammation in the body which causes weakening and damage of important heart muscles, arrhythmias and lead to complications such as myocarditis, which is one of the most common post-COVID recovery problems reported in people.
In such turbulent times, prevention is best form of care, get regular test and live a healthy and active life.
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