Long COVID: Persistent Post-Viral Symptoms
Fatigue, brain fog, and exercise intolerance can last months after acute COVID-19.
Healthlife Editorial Team
Medical writers
Long COVID affects roughly 10-20% of adults after infection; risk drops with vaccination.
Approach
Pacing, graded rehabilitation for suitable patients, and management of specific symptoms (POTS, dysautonomia).
Ruling out treatable causes (thyroid, anaemia, sleep apnea) is essential before attributing symptoms to long COVID.
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