COVID-19: Long-term effects
Some people continue to experience health problems long after having COVID-19. Understand the possible symptoms and risk factors for post-COVID-19 syndrome.
Most people who get coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) recover within a few weeks. But some people — even those with mild versions of the disease — might have symptoms that last a long time afterward. These ongoing health problems are sometimes called post-COVID-19 syndrome, post-COVID conditions, long COVID-19, long-haul COVID-19, and post-acute sequelae of SARS-COV-2 infection (PASC).
I think it has to do with demographic features (such as immune system, age, diets, geographic locations, vaccine, etc.) of the diseased person
Your png says it all, dear Isam Alkhalifawi ; people that I know personally are no more able to work for a longer time (over 3 months or more) and recovery is very slowly, with respect to mentioned daily life functions.
Long COVID, also known as post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC), is a condition where individuals who have recovered from COVID-19 experience persistent symptoms and/or new symptoms for weeks or months after their initial infection. Some common symptoms of long COVID include fatigue, difficulty concentrating, shortness of breath, joint pain, chest pain, and loss of smell or taste. Other symptoms may include anxiety, depression, and difficulty sleeping.
The exact cause of long COVID is not yet fully understood, but it is believed to be related to the immune system's response to the initial infection and may involve inflammation and damage to various organs and tissues. The severity and duration of long COVID can vary widely between individuals, with some people experiencing milder symptoms that may resolve within a few weeks, while others may have more persistent and debilitating symptoms that can last for several months.
Long COVID is a growing concern for public health, particularly given the large number of people infected with COVID-19 worldwide. Research into the condition is ongoing to develop effective treatments and management strategies for those affected by long COVID.
Isam Alkhalifawi
Long COVID (sometimes referred to as ‘post-acute sequelae of COVID-19’) is a multisystemic condition comprising often severe symptoms that follow a severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection.
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41579-022-00846-2
Thanks!
One of the longest COVID sequele that I have seen in my patient is ANOSMIA or HYPOSMIA
The four most urgent questions about long COVID
Scientists are starting to get insights into the lingering disorder that affects some people infected with SARS-CoV-2 — but many mysteries remain unsolved...
https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-021-01511-z
Patients and patient advocates are calling on the US National Institutes of Health (NIH) to reconsider its decision to include exercise trials in its RECOVER initiative, which aims to study and find treatments for long COVID. They argue that a large proportion of people with long COVID have reported experiencing post-exertional malaise (PEM) — a worsening of symptoms such as fatigue, difficulty regulating body temperature and cognitive dysfunction, after even light exercise — and worry that putting certain RECOVER participants through exercise trials could cause them harm. In a petition and multiple letters, the advocates request that the NIH and affiliated physicians explain their rationale for this testing and share the trial protocols...
https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-023-00900-w