Patna: Some Covid patients, who don’t even need hospitalization in the third wave of pandemic, are visiting hospitals with complaints such as prolonged cough and weaknesses and frozen lungs or fibrosis after recovering.
According to health experts, although new strains Covid-19 has a lighter effect, some patients complain of long-term effects even weeks after negative testing.
In most cases, people who suffer from Covid recover in 5-7 days, but complain of surviving complications.
Dr.
Sanjeev Kumar, Nodal Officer for Covid-19 throughout the India Institute of Medical Sciences-Patna (AIims-Patna), said many patients seek medical advice for different diseases, especially the remaining coughing.
“In addition to fatigue and weakness, some patients experience cough even after recovery.
However, it is still unclear whether the cough is persistent due to cold weather or post-covid complications,” he added.
“In the case of prolonged cough, the patient must take medical advice from a doctor.
Some patients also need psychological support.
Those who have comorbidity complained about damage in their health condition after recovery of Covid.
Although the case of post-covid complications is less than the second wave, some patients Still visiting the hospital, “said Dr.
Sanjeev.
Dr.
Mukul Kumar Singh, an epidemiologist at Nalanda Medical College and Hospital (NMCH) -Patna, said the patient complained of durable symptoms, such as body fatigue and dry cough.
“Cough continues in some patients for 15-20 days.
Because Covid affects the lungs, some patients experiencing coughs inherent.
As far as concerns, we suggest patients to follow the right diet and rest,” he said.
Patna: General post-cov complications, say health experts
