6 MAJOR POST-COVID COMPLICATIONS

The COVID pandemic is raging all around the world today. A matter of concern is the complications arising post-COVID treatment and hospitalization. Some of these have long-term health implications. Symptoms are wide-ranging, fluctuating, and newer ones are coming up. These may cause major organ damage like the lungs and heart.



Some people may have the infection but do not notice any symptoms. Most people will have mild symptoms and get better with medication. However, a growing number of people suffer after-effects months after recovering.



On hospitalization suppose you recover and are asymptomatic for 3 days. Then you are usually safe after another 7 days. As after about 10 days the virus loses its effect and the transmission power reduces. The doctor may discharge you but advice another 7 days of home isolation for safety. So usually it is total of 17 days of isolation from date of first symptom or date of testing.


COVID Patient Groups
Patients can be broadly divided into two groups.

One is of the mild or asymptomatic group. In this group you are kept in home isolation under medical supervision. The doctor will ask you to keep records and maintain a chart of signs and symptoms. You need to record the vitals like temperature, pulse, O2 saturation, and blood pressure.



In the second group are those who require hospitalization. You may have respiratory symptoms and require further intensive care.