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The new coronavirus infection (Corona 19) shows a tendency to gradually recede from pandemic (pandemic) to endemic disease (endemic disease). The government also plans to change quarantine measures in accordance with the decision of the World Health Organization (WHO) about whether to lift the state of emergency of Corona 19 towards the end of April or the beginning of May.
According to the international statistics website ‘Worldometer’, since Corona 19 was first discovered in China in December 2019, there have been 683,694,000 confirmed cases and 6,829,600 cases worldwide since 3 years and 3 months from the 31st dead came out
There have been pandemics that have taken countless lives, including the Black Death in the 14th century, smallpox, the Spanish flu, and recently acquired immunodeficiency (AIDS).
Corona shows signs of decline due to natural immunity due to vaccination and infection, but this ‘terrible disease’ looks like a huge butt and left a nasty sequel called long covid. The after-effects of Corona 19, that is, long Covid, which means that various symptoms of an unknown cause continue for a while after suffering from Corona, damage our health without knowing or knowing.
Experts said, “If you go to the hospital because you feel sick after coming out of Corona, you are usually diagnosed with Long Covid after looking at other possible diseases.” It can give you clues as to whether you give it or not. .”
A recent study that analyzed data from 154,068 people with COVID-19 and compared them to about 5.6 million people with similar characteristics who did not have COVID-19 found that people with COVID-19 were 36% more likely to develop long-term gastrointestinal problems not they previously had About 9,600 of those who contracted COVID-19 had problems with digestion, bowels, pancreas or liver.
Among them, gastroesophageal reflux disease and peptic ulcer disease were the most common problems, but some experienced gastrointestinal symptoms such as constipation, abdominal pain and diarrhea. The research team said, “It suggests that corona treatment should include attention to gastrointestinal health and related diseases.” Of course, not everyone with prolonged Covid experiences gastrointestinal problems, and research into this continues.
◇ What are the most common long term Covid symptoms?
Prolonged Covid symptoms, classified by type by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, are as follows: Common symptoms include △ Fatigue that interferes with daily life △ Fever △ Respiratory and cardiac symptoms △ Shortness of breath shortness of breath △ Cough △ Chest pain △ Rapid heartbeat or palpitations △ Brain fog (fog) Headache △ Sleeping problems when you suffer from △ Sleeping problems △ Changes in sense of smell or taste △ Depression or anxiety △ Gastrointestinal symptoms △ Diarrhea △ Stomach pain, other symptoms include △ Joint or muscle pain △ Rash △ Changes in menstrual cycle, etc.
There have been studies on which of these are the most common, and the results have varied. A study of more than 17,500 adults who suffered from COVID-19 found that prolonged Covid is more likely to cause symptoms such as palpitations, hair loss, fatigue, chest pain, breathing problems, joint pain and obesity.
Another study found that people with COVID-19 were 35% and 40% more likely to develop anxiety and depression, respectively. Professor Thomas Russo (infectious disease) at the State University of New York at Buffalo in the United States said in an interview with the health and medical media ‘Prevention’, “The most common symptoms we see in individuals are fatigue, brain fog, sleep ailments, joint pain, and various gastrointestinal symptoms, problems,” he said.
Dr. Amesh A. Adalja, a senior scholar at the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security in the United States, cites fatigue, exercise intolerance (inability or difficulty to do normal work or exercise), and concentration problems as symptoms of prolonged coronavirus. “Ultimately, all the symptoms associated with Long Covid show that COVID-19 is not just a respiratory disease, it can affect the whole body,” said Dr Rousseau.
◇ How do you know if you have Long Covid?
“Knowing whether you have prolonged covid or not is obviously difficult,” said Dr Adalja. “There is no diagnostic test for hircovid, and it is important to have a medical evaluation to rule out other causes of your symptoms first.”
“The medical examination will depend on the symptoms you are experiencing, and your doctor will try to rule out other health conditions first,” says Dr Rousseau. This can include things like blood tests, physical exams along with chest x-rays and electrocardiograms.
“It’s wise to get tested if you notice any new symptoms,” said Dr. Rousseau. “It could be related to Koro or something else entirely. However, it is important to get tested to know the cause of your symptoms and what you can do to relieve them.”
◇ How long does it take for covid symptoms to go away?
“It is difficult to say for sure how long the symptoms of Covid will last in some people,” experts said. However, a study published earlier this year, which analyzed the records of more than 2 million corona patients in Israel, found that the majority of long-term symptoms that occurred after a mild infection disappeared after about a year.
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said, “Long Covid symptoms can persist for weeks, months, or years after infection and may disappear and then reappear,” but the CDC says “most people get better over time .” explain. “Eventually, many people recovered within a year, but some people’s symptoms persist,” Adalja said.
“It is important to get a diagnosis from a medical professional if you suspect that you have a long covid,” say experts. ” he said.
