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Check the signs of ‘try covid’ after infection, what can it be and MIS-C in children?

Check the signs of ‘try covid’ after infection, what can it be and MIS-C in children?

Protecting yourself from COVID-19 virus has become a fundamental It is a routine for people all over the world to be vaccinated. and wearing masks, etc., with no way to prevent 100 percent

At the same time, the virus has killed many people from the infection. And there are many more that are infected and healed. but had to face Long Covid which can happen to all genders and ages As in many cases, COVID-19 has been cured but has died from complications caused by long-term covid-19.

then symptoms of covid condition What are the signs? can be summarized as follows:

What is covid?

Long COVID or Post Covid-19 Syndrome is a condition of people who have recovered from COVID-19. but still have to face the remaining symptoms The coronavirus has disappeared from the body. But some symptoms did not go away. The symptoms of COVID-19 will vary from person to person. It is a symptom that does not have a fixed character. can occur throughout the body From the respiratory system, nervous system, digestive system heart and blood vessels

As a result, some people who have recovered are unable to return to their normal lives.

In which symptoms try covids have a chance of occurring 30-50% of the number of people infected with COVID-19. cured especially those with severe illnesses

The BBC, citing data from the National Health Service (NHS), reports that Long Covid is a chronic condition that persists for more than 12 weeks, and is commonly seen in patients aged 35-49 and between the ages of 15. 50-69 years, 20% of patients will fall into this category. 5 weeks after being infected

How many types of COVID-19 are there? How do you notice symptoms?

Long COVID is divided into 3 types, which are divided according to the symptoms as follows:

1. a condition in which the patient has new symptoms or new or ongoing symptoms

is that patients with COVID-19 Symptoms persist for several months after first contracting coronavirus, often in early severe cases. and intensified with intense exercise or concentration, with symptoms such as:

    • Fever, headache, dizziness like fainting
    • Shortness of breath, shortness of breath, cough, tightness in the chest, weakness, easy fatigue.
    • Abdominal pain, diarrhea, unable to eat
    • Earache or ringing in the ears
    • Heart palpitations, lack of concentration or thinking nothing, stubbornness, insomnia, mood swings
    • Numbness, muscle and joint pain
    • It doesn’t smell or taste bad.
    • body rash
    • irregular menstrual cycle

2. The condition in which patients infected with coronavirus disease 2019 have multiorgan effects.

Is that the patient has symptoms related to many organs in the body. This is caused by a strong physiological reaction, such as a cytokine storm, in the bodies of COVID-19 patients. The inability to control the secretion of cytokine in the immune system results in the destruction of many organ tissues by the patient’s own immune system. It is most common in the heart, lung, kidney, brain and skin tissues.

and In children, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children Associated with COVID-19 (MIS-C) may develop (see additional information on MIS-C below**). Kawasaki disease is characterized by inflammation of multiple organs, high fever, rash, red eyes, and enlarged lymph nodes. may occur while infected with COVID-19 Stay or immediately disappear The disease can have long-term multiorgan effects.

3. Long-term effects of hospitalization and from coronavirus infection 2019

Often occurs in patients with COVID-19 with hospitalization, especially the ICU room that affects the mind It may cause the limbs to be weak and still feel tired even if there is no covid infection. In some cases, it may affect thinking and speech. leading to a state of mental disorder after experiencing a violent event (post-traumatic stress disorder; PTSD), eg intubation or was pumped to the heart to save lives This results in sudden stress and may accumulate continuously.

Complications from Long COVID

  • myocarditis (Myocarditis)
  • brain fatigue (Brain Fog)
  • Autonomic nervous system deficits (Dysautonomia)
  • condition Guillain – Barre Syndrome
  • fibromyalgia disease (Fibromyalgia)
  • insomnia (Insomnia)

** Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C)

However, in addition to the COVID-19 situation There is another disease condition that occurs after infection. Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) whichoften found in children This is another condition that should be known.

    • It is a multisystem inflammatory syndrome.
    • It is a serious complication after the child recovers from the COVID-19 infection. The onset of symptoms can range from recovery to 2 to 6 weeks after infection. The cause is believed to be due to an overactive immune response to the virus.

Symptoms of “MIS-C” condition

      • High fever over 38 degrees Celsius for more than 24 hours
      • conjunctivitis
      • dry, red lips, blistered red tongue
      • body rash
      • Shock, low blood pressure
      • Abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea
      • gasp
      • headache, drowsiness

“MIS-C” can cause inflammation in various organs throughout the body, such as:

      • cardiovascular system causing shock, low blood pressure, heart inflammation, heart valve inflammation abnormal coronary arteries
      • Respiratory system, pneumonia, acute respiratory distress syndrome pulmonary embolism
      • Gastrointestinal tract, diarrhea, flatulence, vomiting, abdominal pain, gastrointestinal bleeding or hepatitis
      • Skin, red skin, conjunctivitis, rash
      • Nervous system, convulsions, meningitis
      • Blood system, abnormal blood clotting
      • sudden kidney failure

However Prof. Dr. Teerawat Hemajuta Director of the Center for Emerging Health Sciences Faculty of Medicine Chulalongkorn University As mentioned in the Covid Forum, here’s the answer. about the covid condition that

For Long Covid, it can occur in people who have received medical treatment until they are in good health. and during the period of 3-6 months, which is the junction of infection detection is not found

There will be symptoms such as headache, numbness, burning eyes, itchy eyes, watery eyes, stuffy nose, smelly nose, coughing, shortness of breath, these symptoms will come and go and will have other symptoms. more severe during the period of 8-9 months, such as forgetfulness, hair loss, weak limbs, short memory, high blood pressure The taste perception of food has changed. or found numbness in the tongue in some cases

and there will be symptoms of emotional disorders such as anxiety, depression, insomnia, mental clarity which these symptoms Patients who have been treated must be monitored for symptoms on their own; andWhen such abnormal symptoms are found should seek immediate treatment

Read more: Doctors warn if you see symptoms of ‘try covid’, see a doctor immediately get treatment immediately

Sources: Ramkhamhaeng Hospital, Bangkok Hospital: LONG COVID, what you need to know when recovering from COVID-19, Queen Sirikit National Institute of Child Health, Long COVID (Long COVID) when the coronavirus disease 2019 is not present. with you only briefly

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