Bihar: Won battle against virus? Do not ignore post-Covid complications

PATNA: Hundreds of patients may have won the battle against coronavirus, but quite a few of them are now experiencing post-Covid complications like extreme weakness, body ache, muscle pain, consistent cough and lung infection. Experts advise them to observe their condition and get in touch with doctors immediately.
Consulting physician Dr Israrul Haque claims that many Covid recovered patients feel weak and are unable to resume their normal routine. Some even have low fever, body ache, muscle pain and cough.
“In some cases, the problems are mild while in others, they tend to be serious even after the patients recover and test negative,” Dr Haque says and urges them to get basic tests like complete blood count, RFT, LFT, CRP, serum ferritin, IL-6 and D-dimer done.
Paediatrician Dr Arun Shah recalls, “Post-Covid complications were experienced by patients even during the first wave of Covid-19 last year.”
He points out that several cases of mucormycosis or black fungus are being witnessed in the second wave. The disease’s symptoms, however, appear within the first three weeks of a person testing Covid positive.
Dr Shah adds, “Since one of the reasons for post-Covid deaths is blood clotting, it is important to undergo a D-dimer test.”
Doctors also advise people to perform breathing exercises, eat a healthy diet and stay happy.