Study Finds COVID-19 May Increase Risk of Developing Autoimmune Diseases within Six Months

[Voice of Hope May 18, 2023](Editor: Li Wenhan) After being diagnosed with Wuhan pneumonia (new coronavirus disease, COVID-19), many people will pay special attention to whether there are sequelae in the body. In this regard, the Department of Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology of Linkou Chang Gung shared an article on Facebook fans. A study published in the journal “eClinicalMedicine” in January this year found that people diagnosed with COVID-19 were at risk of developing autoimmune diseases within six months. , about three times that of uninfected persons. If symptoms such as joint stiffness, musculoskeletal pain, rash, dry mouth and dry eyes appear for a long time, you should go to the hospital for examination as soon as possible.

“Liberty Times” reported that the exact cause of immune diseases, the doctor said, is still unknown, and there are many factors that may affect it, such as: environmental factors, genes, drugs, viruses, hormones and living habits, etc., unknown And it is caused by the interaction of complex factors.

As for the risk of developing immune diseases after being infected with COVID-19? Physicians pointed out that the biggest challenge encountered in recent years is COVID-19. In addition to analyzing 3.8 million cases and tracking them for 180 days, this study found that the risk of autoimmune diseases in people diagnosed with COVID-19 within six months is about three times that of uninfected people. Ankylosing spondylitis; women mainly suffer from lupus erythematosus, while the elderly suffer more from rheumatoid arthritis and xerosis.

Physicians suggest that people who have recovered from the diagnosis of COVID-19 should be vigilant and go to the hospital for examination as soon as possible if they have long-term suspected symptoms such as joint stiffness, musculoskeletal pain, rash, dry mouth, and dry eyes.

Editor in charge: Li Zhi

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