User:Mr. Ibrahem/Post COVID-19 condition

Post COVID-19 condition, which includes long COVID, are a group of conditions that occur after having COVID-19. It involves symptoms that occur four or more weeks after the initial infection. Symptoms may include tiredness, shortness of breath, headaches, anxiety and depression, loss of smell, difficulty concentrating, headaches, fever, and palpitations. Symptoms may also get worse with activity.

It may occur in anyone following COVID-19, regardless of the severity of the original infection. A number of cases have occurred in those infected despite being vaccination; though it is less common in this group. Those who have had severe illness may also have damage to multiple organ system, develop autoimmune conditions, post-intensive care syndrome (PICS), or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Children may experience multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C).

The case definition is still being developed. There are no specific laboratory or imaging findings that confirm or rules out the condition; though other potential causes should be excluded.

Prevention is by preventing COVID-19, including vaccination, physical distancing, and wearing a face mask. Treatment involves efforts to address specific symptoms and improve physical, mental, and social wellbeing. Specialized clinics have been created, in certain jurisdictions, to try to address the condition. About 20% of people diagnosed with COVID have symptoms for longer than 4 weeks and 10% of people for longer than 12 weeks. Women are more commonly affected than men.