Not many details were known about this disease, however, and a new investigation has provided many data about this health problem.
For some people, COVID-19 is a single event, no matter how severe, and symptoms usually go away within two weeks of contracting the coronavirus.
for others, Initial illness may be just the beginning of a long period of complications, sometimes even for people with mild illness.
Post-COVID-19, also known as ‘prolonged COVID-19’, Occurs when symptoms of a viral illness usually persist for 3 months after the onset of COVID-19 with symptoms and persist for at least 2 months It cannot be explained by an alternative diagnosis.” Indicates World Health Organization.
Study reveals fatigue and headaches, common symptoms of Ecuadorean patients with post-COVID illness
Not many details are known about this disease, however, a new search gave
Many facts about this health problem that some suffer from.
the National Statistics Office (ONS; Office for National Statistics in Spanish) from United kingdom I submitted a report Nearly 1.3 million people (2% of the population) In the European country has a self-report COVID long Until December 6. These estimates are based on respondents who responded to the survey, rather than all long-term residents clinically diagnosed with COVID.
People most at risk of contracting COVID for a long time
the The main characteristics revealed among these patients Among them were: Be between 35 and 69 years of age, be a woman, live in a more disadvantaged area, work in health, social assistance or teaching and education, and are treated A pre-existing health condition or disability.
the we reported that 64% of people who self-reported long-term COVID-19 said the condition had had an impact on their daily activities. and the 21% They said they confirmed or suspected COVID-19 Less than 12 weeks ago. about the 70% They said they confirmed or suspected COVID-19 Do at least 12 weeks, at the same time 40% He said he got it At least a year ago.
According to the report, symptoms of prolonged COVID can include:
- Fatigue, dizziness, insomnia and joint pain
- Loss of smell and taste (parosmia), shortness of breath, cough
- Difficulty concentrating (brain fog), depression and anxiety
- Tingling, chest pain, or heart palpitations
- Ringing in the ears or pain and rash
- High temperature and sore throat
- Nausea, diarrhea, stomach pain, or loss of appetite
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