After recovering from COVID-19, meaning no virus is detected in the body, some patients may still feel that certain symptoms remain or sometimes experience a recurrence of previous symptoms after returning home. These symptoms often occur in the elderly, obese individuals, and those with underlying conditions such as cardiovascular disease, asthma, diabetes, and immunocompromised patients.
These lingering symptoms are called Long COVID or POST COVID SYNDROME, which occur in COVID-19 patients from 4 weeks up to 12 weeks or more after infection.
Common Symptoms of Long COVID or POST COVID SYNDROME
The symptoms are not fixed and vary from person to person, but common ones include:
- Chronic fatigue
- Easy exhaustion, weakness
- Difficulty breathing, shortness of breath, incomplete breathing
- Headache
- Decreased concentration
- Memory impairment
- Cough, chest tightness
- Muscle and joint pain
- Diarrhea
- Loss of smell, loss of taste
- Depression, stress, anxiety
Therefore, if you experience any of these symptoms that interfere with your daily life, please do not ignore them. It is better to see a specialist doctor promptly. The Internal Medicine Center at Phyathai 2 Hospital is ready to care for everyone. You can inquire and make an appointment in advance via the HealthUp Application or call 02-617-2444 ext. 5418, 5419 every day from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
