POST COVID SYNDROME
COVID-19 symptoms can sometimes persist for months. The virus can damage the lungs, heart, and brain, which increases the risk of long-term health problems. Most people, who have Corona Virus disease (COVID-19), recover completely within few weeks. But some people, even those who had mild versions of the disease, continue to experience symptoms after their initial recovery. These people sometimes describe themselves as “long haulers” and the condition has been called post-COVID-19 syndrome or “long COVID-19.” Older people and people with many serious medical conditions are the most likely to experience lingering COVID-19 symptoms, but even young, otherwise healthy people can feel unwell for weeks to months after infection. The most common signs and symptoms that linger over time include: Fatigue Shortness of breath Cough Joint pain Chest pain Other long-term signs and symptoms may include: Muscle pain or headache Fast or pounding heartbeat Loss of smell or taste Memory