POST-COVID COMPLICATIONS: LONG COVID & LONG TERM EFFECTS OF IN INDIA

As per the recent data, the Covid-19 symptoms can persist in people for months even after the infection is gone. Generally, most people infected with coronavirus disease recover within 2-6 weeks, but sometimes there can be lasting symptoms. It can be mild or completely asymptomatic while the lasting period for the virus in the body varies from person to person depending on the exposure to the virus and severity of infection. Apart from the physical impacts of the virus, the patients may also have mental health issues. Due to the long-term effects of the Covid-19, people may experience Post-Covid Complications, requiring rehabilitation after staying in the hospital. What is Long Covid or Post Covid Syndrome? Most people who develop Covid-19 recover within a few days or weeks while some make a full recovery within 12 weeks. But sometimes, the symptoms can last longer. People may experience mild symptoms after recovery, known as Post Covid Syndrome or Long Covid and they can further develop long-term complications that affect the organs. The long-term symptoms of Covid don’t depend on how ill the person was when first getting Covid-19. When to Seek Medical Help? Any person who is experiencing any of the above-mentioned symptoms after getting recovered should call specialists immediately. Doctors can perform diagnostics tests to evaluate complications. If a person is experiencing any of these symptoms, they should medical help, such as: 1. Chest pain 2. Shortage of breathing 3. Lips discoloration - they may appear blue or grey or white 4. Inability to stay awake 5. Rapid weight loss or gain For any person suffering from anxiety or depression, immediate medical help is necessary.