One of the sequelae that people infected with coronavirus complain about is ‘Brain Fog’.
Brain fog is a symptom where the head is stunned, unable to concentrate on work, and the thoughts are not clear and clouded as if there is a fog in the head.
Brain fog is a form of cognitive dysfunction that, when severe, can lead to adult attention deficit disorder (ADHD), anemia, and early dementia.
The American health media WEBMD presented the causes of brain fog.
① Pregnancy
Many women complain of memory loss during pregnancy. During pregnancy, a woman’s body releases various hormones to protect and nourish the child, which can cause memory problems.
② Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis is a chronic neuroimmune disease that occurs in the central nervous system, including the brain, spine, and optic nerve.
Although the cause is unknown, it is believed that the myelin sheath, the precursor material that surrounds nerve cells, is damaged and the transmission of nerve impulses from the brain to the body is disrupted. Around half of patients have with multiple sclerosis, comment. , planning, or speech they are known to have problems with
③ Drugs
Some over the counter medications are said to cause brain fog.
It is best to see a doctor immediately if you are not sure of your thoughts after taking the medicine, or if symptoms appear suddenly that you cannot remember.
Sensitivity to certain chemicals, both natural and man-made, in the drug can cause brain fog.
④ Cancer, chemotherapy
Drugs used to treat cancer are very strong. Having chemotherapy can cause problems remembering details such as names and dates, and you can have trouble multitasking. Or, if the cancer has affected the brain, the cancer itself can cause brain fog which may cause
⑤ menopause
Menopause (menopause), experienced by all women. It usually occurs around the age of 50 and is considered menopause around one year after the last period.
During this menopause, brain fog and other changes in the body such as hot flashes can occur. Medicines such as hormone supplements can help.
⑥ chronic fatigue syndrome
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is a condition where the body and mind are tired for a long time, unable to concentrate on work, confused, and go hand in hand with forgetfulness.
⑦ Depression
Symptoms of depression can include insomnia, headaches, low energy, lethargy, frequent mood swings, and forgetfulness. It is difficult to distinguish between brain fog and symptoms of depression or dementia, so a doctor must be consulted.
⑧ Lack of sleep
The most important thing for the brain to work properly is ‘sleep’. However, you should aim for 7 to 9 hours of sleep, as sleeping too much can make you feel groggy.
Sleep-related disorders such as apnea, insomnia, and narcolepsy can cause brain fog.
⑨ Lupus (lupus)
Lupus is one of the skin diseases of tuberculosis, and it mainly occurs symmetrically on the left and right side of the face, especially the nose. The disease causes the immune system to attack the body, and half of the patients report problems with memory, confusion and concentration.
