Post Covid Syndrome refers to the mild to severe symptoms that may linger in the host body of the patient even after being certified as Covid free post treatment and hospitalization. The subsets of patients who have recovered from the virus and have tested negative report certain ailments that may linger long after the actual recovery. These symptoms of mild fever, shivering, body ache, muscle pain, shortness of breath, breathing issues, chest pain, stomach ache, diarrhea, vomiting, dizziness and fatigue etc may persist for 1-6 months post recovery from Covid.
The continuous impact of Covid can be threatening to the health of patients. Often times, some of the side effects may also result from the strong medications advised during the disease. Heightened use of steroids and strong anti-biotic medicines to curb the bacterial infections faced during the coronavirus disease leads to weakened immune system. Prolonged dependency on Intensive Care Systems may also result in a compromised immune system inviting auto immune diseases. Post Covid syndrome is specifically dangerous for patients suffering from comorbidities and chronic diseases like diabetes, heart diseases, kidney, liver and lung diseases etc. Patients who have been dependent on ICU and ventilation equipment are extremely vulnerable to respiratory illnesses after being sent home post recovery. Patients who have used ventilation equipment are reported to be facing reduced lung capacity and oxygen consumption capacity leading to breathing issues.
With 80% patients experiencing persistent symptoms and Post Covid Syndrome, it has become important to focus on respiratory health. To aid patients dealing with post Covid symptoms, VLCC has deployed certified respiratory therapists to help patients participate in their day to day life and resume their active lifestyle using therapies that aim at curing fatigue, shortness of breath, muscle weakness caused by lowered oxygen levels and other respiratory blockages.
Other important organs that may get affected due to the rising complications of Post Covid Syndrome log lasting damage to the heart muscle, even in patients who have only mild COVID-19 symptoms and have recovered without the need of hospitalization or medical expertise. It is therefore important to keep a tab on all spectrums of the health and seek treatment immediately to reduce the risks of heart failure or other heart complications in the future.
Post Covid Syndrome has been identified to majorly infect the respiratory organs and the lungs. With pneumonia often associated with COVID-19, the disease can lead to long-standing damage to the tiny air sacs of the lungs. This may result in scar tissue which can cause breathing problems in the long run, if left untreated.
Many patients who have recovered from Covid 19 have reported varying degrees of mental discomfort like anxiety, depression, brain fog, PTSD, mental fatigue etc. AS identified, even young people are suffering from such disorders that can lead to severe mental deformities, cause strokes, seizures, and temporary brain paralysis. COVID-19 may also increase the risk of developing Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's disease if left untreated.
The key to recuperating from Post Covid Symptoms involve a good diet, increased sleep, breathing exercises, light workout, respiratory exercises, and positive mental activities. VLCC Post Covid Recovery Program is an extensive care program designed specifically to target Post Covid Syndrome that not only aims at curing post covid symptoms but also improves overall health for increased immunity against health vulnerabilities and infections.
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