What are the symptoms of post-COVID conditions?
Apr 22, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Guo Xiheng
Introduction
Common post-sequelae symptoms of novel coronavirus infection include shortness of breath, decreased sense of taste, and chest pain. Incomplete treatment of the novel coronavirus infection may lead to lung tissue damage, resulting in rapid breathing. The 2019 novel coronavirus can impair the nerves responsible for taste, potentially causing a reduced sense of taste. Chest pain may also occur after infection with the 2019 novel coronavirus.
COVID-19 generally refers to infection with the novel coronavirus. Common post-infection symptoms include shortness of breath, decreased sense of taste, chest pain, and others, analyzed in detail as follows:
1. Shortness of breath
If a novel coronavirus infection is not completely treated, it often leads to significant lung tissue damage, such as fibrosis or "white lung," resulting in reduced pulmonary ventilation function and causing symptoms of rapid or labored breathing.
2. Decreased sense of taste
The 2019 novel coronavirus can damage the nerves responsible for taste. If treatment is delayed, this nerve damage may become irreversible, leading to a reduced sense of taste.
3. Chest pain
Chest pain may also occur as a post-infection complication following infection with the 2019 novel coronavirus. This is primarily due to severe pulmonary fibrosis or involvement of cardiac function.
In addition, significant arrhythmias may also occur. Adopting a healthy lifestyle and adhering to standardized treatment under medical supervision can help reduce the risk of long-term complications.
