Coronavirus symptoms: 70% of long COVID-19 patients suffer from these TWO symptoms

Ever since the onset of the first wave of the coronavirus in March 2020, COVID-19 symptoms have been a matter of concern. The situation became even tenser in India during and after the Delta variant led second wave of COVID as many people experienced symptoms even after recovering from the infection. People infected with coronavirus not only had to deal with the symptoms of the contagious virus during the initial phase but also experienced various symptoms after recovering from it. Hair fall, fatigue, muscle ache were the most common symptoms that made to the list of long COVID symptoms. As the researchers continue to widen their understanding of the impact of the COVID-19 on our bodies, it has been revealed that there are two symptoms that dominate 70 per cent of cases of the long COVID.

As per a new study carried out by the researchers at the University of Cambridge, memory problems and lack of concentration are two common symptoms detected in about 70 per cent of cases of the long COVID. The detailed study revealed that about one out of every ten COVID-19 patients suffers from some of the other neurological issues following the months after the initial infections.

Based on the data collected by the team of researchers, people suffering from these two prime symptoms long after the initial infection often struggle to attempt cognitive exams. 75 per cent of the people who suffered from neurological issues after the COVID-19 infection said they had difficulty focusing on their work. These signs lasted for about six months to a year after the initial infection.

Once infected with any variant of the coronavirus, in most cases the symptoms start declining after the initial 15 days. Only in the case of a severe infection, a person may experience the symptoms for few weeks or may need hospitalisation for treatment. It mostly happens in the case of high viral load and underlying health conditions. But any signs of COVID-19 infection that appear 90 days after the disappearance of the initial infection are referred to as long COVID. There is a wide range of symptoms one may experience, memory issues and lack of concentration are just two of them.

Previous research carried out by the researchers to understand the symptoms of the long COVID-19 have highlighted a number of other symptoms. One may experience all these symptoms together or only have to deal with one or two. Other signs include:

Tingling sensation on the skin

Fatigue

Shortness of breath

Cough

Joint pain

Chest pain

Insomnia

Muscle pain or headache

Fast or pounding heartbeat

Depression or anxiety

Fever

Dizziness when you stand

Coronavirus and its variants affect our organs in more than one way. Indeed the virus multiplies in our respiratory system and majorly impacts the lungs, but it can also travel to other organs and can damage them. This makes it essential to take extra care even after the initial symptoms. If you notice any signs of the long COVID after, it is best to contact your doctor and take proper treatment. In some cases, long COVID can also lead to blood clotting, organ failure, depression and insomnia.