Patna: Among those who recover from Covid during the third wave of pandemics in the state capital, health problems such as gastrointestinal disorders, severe hair loss, weakness, and increased persistent coughing.
However, medical experts believe that there is no reason for alarms, because these symptoms are easily treated and reversible.
“Coronavirus does not only weaken the immune system, but also causes various side effects.
Every day, at least 10% of patients visiting our outpatient department (OPD) after recovering from Covid complaining of gastrointestinal disorders, bloating, vomiting, and discomfort.
All of these complications Can be treated.
Negligence, on the other hand, can worsen the situation, “Dr.
Manish Mandal, Medical Supervisor of Indira Gandhi Medical Sciences, told this reporter.
Other post-covid concerns are severe hair loss, which is more visible to women.
Tiwari Pankaj, a doctor at Patna Medical College and the Hospital Department, medically referring to this condition as an effluvium telogene.
“Sudden and severe hair loss is caused by the body losing nutrients during Covid infection.
This condition, however, reversible in just three months with the right medicine and nutrients.
Even though the hair loss is reported in men as post-covid concerns too, women with Long hair realized it and rushed to the hospital almost every day, “said Dr.
Tiwari, added that the rash and persistent itch were also observed in covid patients.
Dr.
Shoumya Chakravarti, Dean of the Bihta Esic Hospital, confirmed the increase in gastrointestinal complications in post-covid patients.
“A large number of people with complaints losing appetite, vomiting, and shortness of breath have consulted us for medical advice,” he said.
A similar report on persistent coughing, stomach upset, fever, and shortness of breath was accepted at the Institute of Indian Medical Sciences.
Nodal hospital officers for Covid, Dr.
Sanjeev Kumar, showed, “At least 10 patients like that visit the OPD Daily.
Extreme weaknesses and abdominal discomfort are the most frequently reported side effects of the current wave of pandemic.”
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