Three in five long COVID patients have organ damage a year after infection

There have been studies and reports indicating that a significant portion of people who have had COVID-19, including those who had mild or moderate cases, experience long-term symptoms or complications. This condition is commonly referred to as long COVID or post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC).

According to some studies, up to 30% of people who have had COVID-19 continue to experience symptoms such as fatigue, shortness of breath, joint pain, and brain fog, among others, for several weeks or months after their initial infection. In addition, some studies have suggested that up to three in five people who have had COVID-19 show evidence of organ damage one year after infection, including damage to the heart, lungs, kidneys, and liver.

It's important to note that the long-term effects of COVID-19 are still being studied and understood, and there is much that is still unknown. However, these reports highlight the importance of continuing to take precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and to seek medical care if you are experiencing symptoms or complications related to a previous COVID-19 infection.

After a COVID-19 infection, it's important for individuals to monitor their symptoms and seek medical care if they experience any ongoing or new symptoms. As mentioned earlier, some individuals experience long-term symptoms or complications after their initial COVID-19 infection, which can impact multiple organs in the body.

If you have had COVID-19 and are experiencing ongoing symptoms or complications, you should contact your healthcare provider to discuss your symptoms and determine the appropriate course of action. Your healthcare provider may recommend further testing, referral to a specialist, or additional treatments to help manage your symptoms.

In addition to seeking medical care, it's important to continue taking precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19, including wearing a mask, practicing good hand hygiene, and maintaining physical distance from others. Even if you have already had COVID-19, it's still possible to be re-infected or to spread the virus to others.