Why are some patients more prone to suffer long Covid? Study reveals symptoms, remedies
Who patients are more prone to suffer from long COVID? “People who have circulating fragments of the coronavirus, specific antibodies directed against their own tissues or organs -- known as auto-antibodies -- and a resurgence of the Epstein-Barr virus appear more at risk," researchers said in an article in the scientific journal Cell as quoted by Bloomberg.
The scientist also identified some markers that could be identified early can persist for months, regardless of whether the initial infection was severe. Can long COVID symptoms be linked to pre-existing illnesses? The researchers found a correlation between type 2 diabetes and cough.
Then women have a tendency to suffer neurological symptoms. Also, patients with heart disease or pre-existing cough may have the tendency to experience loss of smell or taste. What are the possible remedies? The potential treatment strategies include antiviral medicines since they have an effect on viral load, and cortisol-replacement therapy for patients who are deficient. What are the most common symptoms among long COVID patients? The researchers followed 309 Covid patients from the initial diagnosis to convalescence over a period of time.
After three months, more than half of the patients reported fatigue, and a quarter reported a lingering cough. Others suffered gastrointestinal symptoms.
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