Still struggling with symptoms post-COVID-19? You might be dealing with Long COVID. Long COVID is when symptoms last long after the initial infection, even months after recovery.
Common Symptoms:
What to do if you think you’ve got Long COVID?
1️⃣ Consult your doctor: Share your symptoms with them.
2️⃣ Rest and slow down: Don't overexert; prioritize self-care.
3️⃣ Nutrition and hydration: Eat well, stay hydrated.
4️⃣ Mental health matters: Seek support for your mental well-being.
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Transcript:
Have you been sick with COVID? Do you still feel symptoms since then? It may be Long COVID. What’s Long COVID? Long COVID is when you still have the symptoms even past the time of infection, even months later. Long COVID can be unpredictable and challenging. Common symptoms may look like: Constant fatigue, shortness of breath, brain fog, muscle and joint pain, loss of taste/smell, and heart palpitations. What should you do if you think you have Long COVID? 1. Ask your doctor and share your experience/symptoms. 2. Rest and prioritize self care. 3. Eat and drink well, nourish your body to help recover. 4. If you are struggling emotionally, seek mental health support. Remember, you are not alone. [The screen fades to show a thumbnail of a faded white background of a doctor holding hands with another individual] Deaf. Healthy. DeafHealth. Learn more at www.deafhealthaccess.org.].]