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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nQ2 - What are some of the common symptoms that people experience after recovering from Covid? Are there any long term and chronic aftereffects to watch out for? <\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Even after testing negative for the COVID-19, many of the patients suffer from health conditions like -
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- Weakness<\/li>
- Shortness of breath<\/li>
- Fever<\/li>
- Reduced taste and smell<\/li>
- Throat irritation<\/li>
- Cognitive symptoms like confusion, forgetfulness, less focus, etc.<\/li>
- Depression and anxiety<\/li>
- Constant body fatigue or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome<\/li>
- Sleep abnormalities<\/li>
- Diffuse myalgia<\/li>
- Muscle and joint pain<\/li>
- Thromboembolism leading to mortality (in rare severe cases)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
If proper care isn\u2019t taken, then the individuals might develop many severe health conditions like heart damage and lung damage.
<\/p>\n\n\n\nPatients with a history of health conditions like diabetes, hypertension and immune disorders are more prone to conditions like cytokine storms (Cytokine storm is a condition where abnormally high quantities of cytokine proteins are released into the blood at a rapid pace. The patients may experience hyperimmune responses ((i.e), the immune responses that are more than normal)).
<\/p>\n\n\n\nThis immune response is responsible for various autonomic dysfunction like sleep abnormalities, temperature abnormalities, severe fatigue and cognitive abnormalities. These can be much more severe for people with preconditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Q3 - Can you mention some health guidelines that recovering patients should follow for Post Covid-19 management at home? <\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Dr Sharad Kulkarni suggests people stay isolated for additional seven days as many studies have found that the virus may still linger in the body even if the symptoms disappear and you are tested negative. He further recommends giving yourself complete rest for one week after the recovery as a well-rested body can focus better on healing.
<\/p>\n\n\n\nHe also advises to eat clean and healthy while not skipping any routine medicines. You can also add supplements like Zinc and B Complex to your diet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The following are a few guidelines that every asymptomatic, mildly symptomatic and also people suffering from post-covid complications must follow thoroughly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Drink at least 3 to 4 litres of warm water every day.<\/li>
- Take immunity-boosting ayurvedic medicines prescribed by a qualified practitioner.<\/li>
- Professional work must be resumed in a graded manner only if your body permits. You can indulge in small household tasks.<\/li>
- The patient can practise pranayama, yoga asana, and meditation only if your health permits or as prescribed.<\/li>
- A few breathing exercises can be done as prescribed by your physician.<\/li>
- Take easy to digest freshly cooked nutritious diet.<\/li>
- The patient needs to completely avoid smoking and consumption of alcohol.<\/li>
- Take adequate night sleep (10:00 PM to 6:00 AM) and rest.<\/li>
- Never skip medications as advised for COVID and other comorbidities. Only take medicines under a professional medical advisor.<\/li>
- Do self-health monitoring at home regularly such as temperature, blood pressure, blood sugar (especially, if you are diabetic).<\/li>
- If the patient is having persistent dry cough or sore throat, he has to do saline gargles and steam inhalation. You can also add herbs or spices for gargling and steam inhalation. Cough medicines can be taken on the advice of a qualified ayurvedic practitioner or medical doctor.<\/li>
- Always lookout for warning signs like high-grade fever, unexplained chest pain, focal weakness, breathlessness, or new onset of confusion.<\/li>
- You can also use an essential oil like Eucalyptus Essential Oil in a diffuser. Essential oils of therapeutic herbs help ease anxiety and relieve nasal congestion. They can also be massaged into the skin with carrier oils to get relief from pain.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n