While the world is still plagued with a staggering number of COVID cases, there are additional problems that are being monitored amid the ongoing crisis. Many patients appear to have post-viral weakness, among other symptoms after successful recovery. “The lingering symptoms seem to add to the burden of the disease. Patients need to pay special attention to these symptoms as it includes the need for rehabilitation and breast care after the infection, ”said Dr Pragnya Rao from MFine.
A recent study on post-COVID symptom disclosure showed that only 10.8 percent of the survivors assessed in the study had no post-COVID symptoms or symptoms. Approximately 72 percent of participants had major complaints of obesity (similar to fatigue after SARS) and the remainder, a small percentage had critical symptoms such as lung fibrosis, renal failure, myocarditis and stroke.
This just makes it imperative for us to be more aware of the extent of the multi-organ effects that the virus can have after leaving the body. The presence of post-COVID symptoms and complications can significantly increase time spent in hospital / away from work. Here are six organs and organ systems that can be affected due COVID-19, leading to symptoms and signs of post-traumatic stress disorder, also known as “Post COVID syndrome”:
Post-COVID respiratory system: A few patients who undergo COVID-19 tend to complain of persistent obesity, shortness of breath and the need to take deep breaths, impairing their ability to perform even very few normal activities. This could be due to the long-term damage to the air sacs and lungs. The separations formed in the lungs as a result of the inflammatory changes during the disease can lead to long-term respiratory problems.
Heart and blood vessels after COVID: “It would be fair to say that the post-COVID effects on the heart and circulatory system can be life threatening and difficult to treat, especially in patients with pre-existing heart disease. Doctors have maintained that, even after testing negative for COVID-19, patients have suffered from heart fatigue, extreme heart rate, palpitations, chest pain and permanent heart muscle damage (such as can be seen on image studies). This contributes to an increased risk of heart failure and other complications such as cardiomyopathy, ”she said.
Another important observation made in patients with COVID-19 is the formation of blood clots – although large clots may directly contribute to heart attacks and strokes, the smaller clots may travel to terminating organs such as the liver, kidney, etc. and cause major organ damage. .
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Post-COVID: Another problem that arises is low renal function which is seen in hospitalized patients and even in those who have been discharged. The presence of high blood pressure and diabetes increases the risk of developing renal dysfunction after COVID.
Patients have low urine output, abnormal urination, and sometimes, the damage has been extensive enough to require dialysis. Kidney damage, which is observed even in younger patients or those with no history of kidney disease, is largely due to direct attack by the virus, low blood oxygen levels, cytokine storm and blood clots that can clog the kidneys.
Post-COVID Liver: Liver damage is the result of viral reproduction and damage to the hepatic material during the disease. It has been noted that patients admitted for COVID-19 have high levels of liver enzyme and infectious liver function. A retrospective study in China noted that more than a third of hospitalized patients for COVID-19 had excessive liver function, with a higher proportion observed in men.
It has been observed that, in some patients, the liver function test does not return to normal levels even after overdose, and this can also be attributed to a cytokine surge, associated low oxygen levels to pneumonia, and side effects of drugs used to treat the disease. .
Post-COVID Brain: Some patients who have received COVID-19 have strokes, seizures, and moderate to severe brain inflammation, leading to long-term side effects. Some patients who experience mild symptoms have reported being upset, with hazy thoughts, chills, blurred vision, inability to focus, and so on.
Researchers believe that COVID-19 may even cause temporary paralysis (Guillain-Barre syndrome) and increase risks of developing Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease in some patients.
Post-COVID digestive system: COVID-19 it can interfere with nutrient uptake by the gastrointestinal system, making it more difficult for the body to absorb essential nutrients and electrolytes.
Many patients often complain of nausea, abdominal discomfort, loss of appetite, persistent diarrhea and symptoms of gastritis after recovering from COVID, making it difficult to return to a normal, normal diet. Although this is usually temporary, some problems such as gastrointestinal inflammation have been seen.
It is important to remember that many of the long-term effects of COVID-19 are not yet known, and effective treatment modalities are being explored. Most patients, however, recover quickly without long-term effects, and many patients also appear to be experiencing slow relief from these traumatic symptoms. However, the presence of persistent problems from COVID-19 simply reiterates the importance of reducing its spread by wearing masks, washing hands and using appropriate social distance measures, such as using online consultations from comfort in your own homes for any of your health issues.