If you are out of hospital after a covid-19 infection you should not neglect your health. You need to carefully assess how your body behaves. Can you match all activities that you were performing pre-covid period need to be observed cautiously?. Although COVID-19 predominantly affects the respiratory system, evidence indicates a multisystem disease that severely impairs multi-organs. After discharge from hospital or home isolation, if you experience the slightest discomfort in your body function do not neglect it, immediately seek medical advice.
Long-term sequelae of COVID-19 infection are unknown, but evidence from previous Covid outbreaks demonstrates impaired pulmonary(lung) and physical function, reduced quality of life, and emotional distress. Many COVID-19 survivors who were admitted to critical care units may develop psychological, physical, and cognitive impairments. Most of the post-covid-19 patients discharged from the hospital will require follow-up & supportive care.
Post COVID- syndrome look out for theses symptoms:
- Dyspnoea (difficulty in breathing)
- Shortness of breath even with minimal activities
- Chest discomfort, abnormal heart rate/palpitation
- Frequent cough
- Loss of appetite, abdomen pain, irregular bowel movements & omitting.
- Fatigue, head ache, neurological conditions.
- Loss of sleep, mood disturbances
- Close monitoring of Blood Pressure, Sugar levels.
- Look out for Oxygen saturation
An early post -covid evaluation, if required physiotherapy rehabilitation protocol is proposed according to the baseline conditions of the patients. Rehabilitation is patient-centred and tailored to individual patient needs; any rehabilitation programme should take into account comorbidities that may affect a patient’s progress or ability to takepart in a programme.
Medical rehabilitation recommendations
- Post COVID-19 medical examination should be considered in all patients. Your physician will advise ECG, X-ray, blood investigations, Post-acute assessment should include a full medical history, examination and medication including light exercise & diet.
Post covid syndrome will pass away
Post covid syndrome is transient in nature and will pass away with medical treatment, exercise, good diet & rest. Body will heal itself by maintaining positive outlook. Take care, Be safe.
