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Rajasthan: Post-Covid symptoms last for two months in many patients | Jaipur News
JAIPUR: During the first wave, the post-Covid 19 symptoms lasted for a fortnight or a month, but in the second wave, the symptoms are lasting for more than two months.
Patients, who got their report negative in May, are still going through post-Covid symptoms like elevated sugar level, lethargy, lung related issues and brain fog. Core team of Covid-19 care and management in the state on Friday said that these patients need to regularly visit doctors to follow their medication and should maintain a healthy lifestyle to overcome the symptoms.
“Yes, it is seen that many patients are getting post Covid symptoms lasting for two months and more. We are still getting patients having elevated sugar levels, heartbeat, lung related issues and even brain fog. These patients are advised to continue their visit to their doctors and follow medication as advised to them. Also, in order to ensure their sugar levels may not shoot up further, they should maintain a healthy life style. Also they should have disciplined food habits and should indulge in some physical activity,” said Dr Sudhir Bhandari, principal and controller, SMS Medical College who also heads the Covid care and management team in the state while talking to TOI.
Patients getting prolonged post-Covid symptoms are also confused and worried about their health. “I start gasping while I walk. I was Covid negative on May 12. Doctors stated that there are still some issues left in my lungs. I have also been advised some physiotherapy of the lungs which I am following,” said Mukesh Agarwal a chartered accountant who had HRCT score of 18 and remained in hospital for a month.
Dr Ajeet Singh, superintendent of RUHS, said, “It is surprising that many patients who got their report negative during first week of May are still getting post-Covid symptoms. Those who have badly damaged their lungs will have to be extra careful while other symptoms like brain fog, lethargy and elevated sugar levels will gradually subside.”
Patients, who got their report negative in May, are still going through post-Covid symptoms like elevated sugar level, lethargy, lung related issues and brain fog. Core team of Covid-19 care and management in the state on Friday said that these patients need to regularly visit doctors to follow their medication and should maintain a healthy lifestyle to overcome the symptoms.
“Yes, it is seen that many patients are getting post Covid symptoms lasting for two months and more. We are still getting patients having elevated sugar levels, heartbeat, lung related issues and even brain fog. These patients are advised to continue their visit to their doctors and follow medication as advised to them. Also, in order to ensure their sugar levels may not shoot up further, they should maintain a healthy life style. Also they should have disciplined food habits and should indulge in some physical activity,” said Dr Sudhir Bhandari, principal and controller, SMS Medical College who also heads the Covid care and management team in the state while talking to TOI.
Patients getting prolonged post-Covid symptoms are also confused and worried about their health. “I start gasping while I walk. I was Covid negative on May 12. Doctors stated that there are still some issues left in my lungs. I have also been advised some physiotherapy of the lungs which I am following,” said Mukesh Agarwal a chartered accountant who had HRCT score of 18 and remained in hospital for a month.
Dr Ajeet Singh, superintendent of RUHS, said, “It is surprising that many patients who got their report negative during first week of May are still getting post-Covid symptoms. Those who have badly damaged their lungs will have to be extra careful while other symptoms like brain fog, lethargy and elevated sugar levels will gradually subside.”
