What is Long Covid?
While many people recover from COVID-19 within a few weeks, some experience a range of persistent symptoms that can significantly impact their daily life. We call this ‘long Covid’, and it can last for a few weeks or even months.
Treatment for Long Covid at Merge Health
Our health practitioners aim to optimise your recovery through a combination of holistic approaches to treat not only the physical symptoms but also improve your mental and emotional resilience.
Diagnosing and testing
If you’ve recently had COVID-19 and are still suffering from symptoms, book a wellness kickstarter with us. For more info, click here.
Symptoms for Long Covid
Fatigue
Persistent tiredness that’s significantly impacting your daily activities and quality of life.
Shortness of breath
Difficulty breathing or feeling breathless even during minimal exertion, which may persist long after recovering from COVID-19.
Loss of taste and smell
Continued inability to smell or taste normally, even after other symptoms of COVID-19 have resolved.
Muscle weakness
Reduced strength and endurance in the muscles, leading to difficulty with physical tasks.
Chest and joint pain
Discomfort or pain in the chest area, which can be sharp, stabbing or dull. You may also experience pain, stiffness or discomfort in the joints, affecting your mobility and range of motion.
FAQs
How long does long Covid last?
This depends on the person. Some people have symptoms for a few weeks to months, while others have been known to still suffer from symptoms over 6 months after having COVID-19.
Does long Covid show up on blood tests?
Recent research has shown that, in those who were suffering with long Covid, certain types of proteins were found in their blood. Knowing this, it is easier for us to diagnose.
What medication is good for long Covid fatigue?
One of our health practitioners here at Merge will be able to give you personalised advice on how to combat your long Covid fatigue. To book your wellness kickstarter, click here.
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