Weeks after infection with the coronavirus, about half of patients who had Covid-19 continue to experience some of the symptoms of the disease, in a condition that was identified as Covid-19. Some risk factors may explain why the condition only affects some people. In addition to type 2 diabetics, immunosuppressed and Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) carriers, the unemployed may also be on the list of individuals predisposed to having the problem.
According to the United Kingdom’s Office for National Statistics (ONS), in the country, long-term Covid is more common among those who are not employed. Data shows that one in 20 unemployed people developed Covid-19. The survey did not include retirees and students. Among people who have an occupation, however, the ratio is one in 30.
The rates that indicate this situation double in the cut made with inactive and retired people in 2021. From June to July, the rates among unemployed jumped from 1.9% to 5%. In the group of retirees, the increase was from 1.3% to 2.9%. Among people who are working, it grew from 2% to 3.3%.
It is estimated that 1.8 million people are facing the long-term Covid in the UK. The ONS collected data during the four weeks of June and took into account the responses of 220,000 people.
Without having a definitive name, the set of symptoms that continues after the coronavirus infection is cured is called Post-Covid Syndrome, Long Covid, Persistent Covid or Prolonged Covid. freepik
*** sick childCases in which the symptoms of the infection last for more than 4 weeks are called long Covid. In addition, some other patients even recover quickly, but have long-term problems. Pixabay
*** sick childOne of the most recent and comprehensive articles on the topic is from a group of universities in the United States, Mexico and Sweden. The researchers selected the most relevant publications on prolonged Covid around the world and identified 55 main symptoms. iStock
***Covid-Influenza-Omicron-DeltaAmong the 47,910 patients who took part in the studies, the five main symptoms detected were: fatigue, headache, difficulty paying attention, hair loss and difficulty breathing. Getty Images
***Covid-Influenza-Omicron-Delta-3Prolonged Covid is also common after mild and moderate versions of the infection, without the patient needing hospitalization. About 80% of people who caught the disease still had some symptoms at least two weeks after curing the virus.freepik
*** long covidIn addition, one of the studies analyzed points out that fatigue after the coronavirus is more common among women, as well as hair loss.metropolises
***anxiety-isolation-pandemic-syndrome-healthExperts believe the long-term Covid could be a “second wave” of the damage the virus causes to the body. The initial infection causes some people’s immune systems to become overwhelmed, attacking not just the virus but the body’s own tissues. Getty Images
***elderly-covid-ômicron-hospitalization-healthFor now, there is still no adequate treatment for this clinical condition that appears after recovery from Covid-19. The main focus is on controlling symptoms and gradually increasing daily activities.Getty Images
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The numbers are disputed by other experts. The main argument is that symptoms such as headaches and fatigue may be linked to situations other than Covid-19. Another possible explanation is that more people became unemployed in the period, increasing the percentage in one group and decreasing in the other.
Among surveyed individuals dealing with long-term Covid, 70% said their ability to perform daily activities was compromised. Fatigue is the most common manifestation of the condition, followed by shortness of breath, loss of smell, and body aches.
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