Without signs that you have already had Covid-19, says Dr. Fauci
The expert from infectious diseases warns PACS, a post-Covid syndrome.
This week was a historic site for those who caughtCOVID And always suffer months and even a year, later.Dr. Anthony Fauci, the Chief Medical Officer of the President and Director of the National Institute of the Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, announced that $ 1.15 billion in funding was devoted to the study of the issue. He now calls after sequelae to SARS-COV-2 infection (orPeak) "After the virus has been eagerly erased from the body, new symptoms sometimes appear well after the infection or they evolve over time and they can persist ... for months and can go slight troublesome to actually quite incapacious." Read it to see if you have these symptoms - and to ensure your health and health of others, do not miss these Without signs that you have already had coronavirus.
You can have fatigue
Dr. Faisci warns against "extreme fatigue" during PASC and mentioned a University of Washingtonto study, Published inJama, in which more than 30% of people with PASC have symptoms, the fatigue being the most common. "In accordance with existing literature, fatigue has been the most commonly reported symptom," wrote the authors. It may be similar to chronic fatigue syndrome or myalgic encephalomyelitis, for which there is no cure.
You could lose your sense of taste or smell
"Many people now have this curious loss of smell and taste" when it is infected by Covid-19, Fauci said. In what you study, so many people have made fatigue that many people have lost their sense of taste or smell. This loss is often the most meaningful symptom to get Covid in the first place and for some never come back. "ETL specialists still know only if the loss of sense of taste or odor occurs because the Virus Covid-19 directly damages the olfactory nerve, or if it is due to inflammation and nasal obstruction", Declares Dr. Deborah Lee.
You can have a shortness of breath
Even a mild case of COVID can damage your lungs and damage can cause sustainable breathlessness. Anxiety can also cause shortness of breath. It's just one of the many disturbing symptoms. "We know absolutely certain that there is a post-Covid syndrome," said Dr. Faisci. "Anywhere from 25% to 35% to 35%, symptoms persist well beyond what you expect from any post-viral syndrome like influenza and others. It's fatigue, shortness of breath , muscle pain, dysausonomy ... ".
You can have sleep disorders
Insomnia, living dreams, nightmares and agitated leg syndrome have been reported by long carriers. The virus can affect the neurological system of the body, rendering a normal night of sleep impossible. Do not mention, pains and pains can disrupt sleep.
You can have fevers or temperature fluctuations
Get fever - and then loser, only to return it - can happen with PASC. Your body can constantly try to fight an infection, even if the virus has already left your body, theorize scientists. It can also lead to chills.
You can have GI symptoms
Vomiting, diarrhea and nausea are common symptoms of PASC GI. Doctors recommend that you stick to a healthy diet and do not eat anything to exacerbate this particular symptom.
You can have an anxiety or depression
Neurological symptoms are common in long carriers; And of course, the circumstances of a chronic disease without treatment can not be worrying. Anxiety or depression are required to occur, especially without an end to the suffering suffering: "Our research indicates that the health consequences of COVID-19 extend well beyond acute infections, even among those who undergo light disease, "wrote the University of Washington Authors. "A complete long-term survey will be necessary to fully understand the impact of this evolving viral pathogen."
You can have a brain fog
Dr. Faisci calls brain fog "an inability or difficulty to focus or focus". It is also a symptom of pointing of me / CFS. "Clinically known as Dystem Syndrome, the condition is a delirium of Covid-19-Kindled, originally experienced by patients - especially older - while sick as a state of confusion and altered awareness. It often remains after the Recovery at torment of persistent cognitive pain., "ReportsJohns Hopkins. "Now, the pathologists of Johns Hopkins medicine in Baltimore and Boston's Brigham and Women's Hospital have found evidence that large bone marrow cells called megacaryocytes can be responsible for brain fog. They suggest that the Megacaryocytes migrate to the brain on a journey rushed by the journey rushed by the trip precipitated by the Destructive activity of the SARS-COV-2, the virus which causes Covid-19. "
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You can have a variety of symptoms
In addition to the foregoing, patients reported up to 98 different symptoms affecting all body systems. (Seehere for all 98 symptoms.) Dr. Fauci said he had held a great seminar devoted to Long Covid and "watched various organ systems and brought experts in all these areas, cardiovascular, pulmonary, renal, neurological, immunological and Pediatrics, save the types of things we should consider with this confusing syndrome. "
What if you are afraid you have PASC
PASC can arrive at anyone. "We were a little surprised to see that so many relatively young and healthy people still have symptoms so far," said Denise J. McCulloch, MD researcher from the University of Washington. If you suspect that you have it, contact a health professional.And to cross this pandemic with your healthiest, do not miss these35 places you are most likely to catch Covid.