Long Covid is a term used to describe the effects of Covid-19 that continue for 3-4 weeks or months beyond the initial illness. People who are at risk are older people, women, and those who had five or more symptoms in the first week of becoming ill with were more likely to develop long Covid. Long covid is not contagious. Its symptoms are caused by your body’s response to the virus continuing beyond the initial illness.

Symptoms of long Covid include cough and feeling breathless as well as fatigue, headaches, joint or muscle pain, anxiety, and depression. Other symptoms affect many parts of the body including the heart such as palpitations or increased heartbeat, brain such as brain fog (not being able to think straight or focus), and the gut. These symptoms often limit daily activities. Since COVID-19 affects mostly the lungs, patients’ breathing capacity (lung capacity) decreases and it takes month to regain its actual capacity. So, post covid care is equally important for complete recovery.


Some tips for managing Long covid symptoms

Pace yourself plan what you’re going to do and don’t over-exert yourself.

Try to break tasks that feel difficult down into smaller chunks, and alternate easier and harder activities.

Consider the best time of the day to do certain activities based on your energy levels.

Frequent short rests are better than a few longer ones, so rest before you become exhausted.

Boost your mood and stay on top of your mental health

Be kind to yourself during your recovery be prepared that some days will be worse than others