Your personal health guide for Long COVID
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What is long COVID
Long COVID, also known as post-COVID-19 syndrome, refers to a range of symptoms that persist for weeks or months after the acute phase of a COVID-19 infection has resolved. These symptoms can vary widely and may affect multiple organ systems. Common symptoms include fatigue, shortness of breath, brain fog, joint pain, chest pain, and difficulty concentrating.
Long COVID can occur even in individuals who had mild or asymptomatic cases of COVID-19. The condition is still being studied, and the exact cause is not fully understood, but it is believed to involve lingering inflammation, immune system responses, and possibly damage to organs caused by the virus. Treatment typically focuses on managing symptoms and supporting recovery over time.
Long COVID statistics
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Most common symptoms
Long COVID is a condition where individuals experience persistent symptoms weeks or even months after recovering from the initial COVID-19 infection. These lingering effects can vary greatly, impacting different parts of the body and significantly affecting daily life.
The most common symptoms of long COVID are:
- Extreme tiredness (fatigue)
- Shortness of breath
- Memory and concentration issues ("brain fog")
- Heart palpitations
- Dizziness
- Joint pain and muscle aches
However, many other symptoms can also occur, such as loss of smell, chest pain, insomnia, pins and needles, depression, anxiety, tinnitus, gastrointestinal issues, and rashes.
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How can mama health help
We're building the world's largest database of patient experiences and solutions to support patients with long COVID. Our collection goes beyond statistics, encompassing valuable coping mechanisms and strategies to prevent triggers and symptoms.
The more you share, the more personalized our service becomes. You'll have the opportunity to receive tailored answers to all your questions about long COVID, based on your specific case. This approach ensures you receive the most applicable and helpful information for your unique situation. By contributing your experience, you're not only helping yourself but also aiding others in their journey with long COVID.
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Share your story about your experience with long COVID. Share your symptoms, treatments tried, and what has or hasn’t worked. Our chat is programmed to listen to your full experience and capture all the relevant information to be able to personalize your experience and serve you best.
Get personalized answers to your questions (beta). Once you’ve told your story, the system will be able to instantly answer your questions about the disease in a precise and personalized manner, saving you tons of hours of research through irrelevant online content.
Our system provides relevant responses by drawing from:
- A comprehensive body of medical research
- Vetted, authoritative sources
- Real experiences of other patients
Access the biggest dataset of patient experiences to compare yourself and learn from others what’s working best for other patients like you. This information goes beyond statistics, including valuable coping mechanisms and strategies to prevent triggers and symptoms.
Please note that what others report may not be suitable or effective for your individual case. Always consult with your healthcare provider for medical advice and before making any changes to your care plan.