Post CoViD complex

Post CoViD complex is a cluster of conditions which may effect a person convalescing from active CoViD infection, 4 or more weeks after the initial infection. The initial may or may not be clinically detectable. As this is an evolving disease and not much definitive research has been done, we are still finding newer and varied conditions, causation of which  is not otherwise explainable. 

According to the information on the CDC USA website, there can be 2 types of symptoms

1. New symptoms

2. Ongoing symptoms

New Symptoms - These are the symptoms which were not present during the initial infection period and have arisen 4 weeks after that. 

Ongoing Symptoms - These are the symptoms which started during the initial infection and never completely went away after the initial infection. 

Following is a list of common symptoms 

1. Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
2. Tiredness or fatigue
3. Symptoms that get worse after physical or mental activities (also known as post-exertional malaise)
4. Difficulty thinking or concentrating (sometimes referred to as “brain fog”)
5. Cough
6. Chest or stomach pain
7. Headache
8. Fast-beating or pounding heart (also known as heart palpitations)
9. Joint or muscle pain
10. Pins-and-needles feeling
11. Diarrhea
12. Sleep problems
13. Fever
14. Dizziness on standing (lightheadedness)
15. Rash
16. Mood changes
17. Change in smell or taste
18. Changes in menstrual period cycles

Prevention

The best way to prevent post-CoViD conditions is to prevent COVID-19 illness.

Source - National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD), Division of Viral Diseases