Insomnia and Neurological Symptoms Linked to New Coronavirus Infection: Causes and Treatments

After contracting the new coronary pneumonia, in addition to common symptoms such as fever, cough and muscle aches, sleep may be affected. Some netizens recently complained of insomnia problems after being infected with the epidemic. They were quite troubled by this, so they asked for help online. As a result, many people who have been there have shared their experiences. Studies have shown that the new coronavirus can infect human neural progenitor cells and brain organoids, and those diagnosed may develop neurological symptoms, including headaches and insomnia.

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Some netizens posted successively on the Facebook group “Hong Kong New Coronary Pneumonia Concern Group” on Friday (19th), saying that they were diagnosed with new coronary pneumonia on the 9th. I can’t live,” and asked a group of netizens for help.

“The insomnia caused by the new crown is completely incapable of me… no matter how mentally or physically… May I ask if you have any troubles in this area, and how to solve them? Because I can’t stand it anymore .”

He added: “I haven’t fallen asleep for 5 consecutive days. I really haven’t slept at all. I just lie in bed and get up when my mouth is dry and my muscles hurt.” Then he posted again, pointing out that he died on the 11th day of the epidemic. Overcast, but the cough is still severe, and I also have diarrhea problems. “Sometimes I cough very hard, and then there is phlegm (sometimes yellow and sometimes white). In short, I want to cough when I breathe!”

This has resonated with many people who have been here, talking about their “coronavirus insomnia” situation. Some people said that the insomnia will improve in the future, so don’t worry too much, you can consult traditional Chinese medicine for treatment:

HKU study proves that the new coronavirus can infect the human brain

Researchers from the School of Biomedical Sciences, the Department of Microbiology and the Department of Internal Medicine of the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Hong Kong, in collaboration with the research team of the Institute of Synthetic Biology, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, discovered that the new coronavirus can infect human neural progenitor cells and brain cells. Organs, the research has been published in the life science journal Cell Research. The new coronavirus mainly causes respiratory diseases, and its clinical manifestations are similar to those of SARS. However, from time to time, there are reports that confirmed patients have neurological symptoms, including headaches, insomnia, aphasia, mental confusion, seizures, and encephalopathy.

A clinical study conducted on 214 patients diagnosed with the new coronavirus in Wuhan, China also found that 36.4% of the patients had neurological symptoms, and it even reached 45.5% of the severely infected patients. A French study also showed that up to 84.5% of admitted patients had neurological symptoms. A recent study in Germany also showed that 36.4% of patients with severe cases had brain biopsies that could detect the ribonucleic acid (RNA) of the new coronavirus, indicating that the virus may infect the human brain as well as the respiratory organs.

Doctor disassembles treatment

Dr. Zheng Yingzhi of the Department of Psychology and Psychology of the Hsinchu Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University in Taiwan once said that according to research in international journals, about 1 in 3 patients with new coronary pneumonia will experience “coronasomnia/Covid-somnia” after diagnosis or recovery. “Case. If you want to improve your insomnia, Dr. Zheng pointed out that you can take drugs and non-drug treatments. In terms of non-drug treatment, she suggested creating a good sleeping environment, reducing noise and light in the room, and avoiding smoking, eating too much or drinking too much before going to bed. In addition, relaxation therapy can also be taken to improve insomnia.

As for drugs, sedative drugs are the most commonly used to improve insomnia. Dr. Zheng pointed out that many people think that after starting to take sleeping pills, they will become dependent. In fact, after adjusting lifestyle and taking short-term drug treatment, there is a great chance that the drug can be stopped when sleep returns to normal. Dr. Zheng also reminded that if you suffer from “coronavirus insomnia”, you should receive treatment as soon as possible. Don’t think that your insomnia will improve after recovery.

4 ways to rescue insomnia

Ding Xiquan, a specialist in psychiatry, once taught 4 tips to relieve insomnia:

5 major dietary suggestions to prevent “long crown” and speed up recovery

Taiwanese nutritionist Gao Minmin pointed out on his Facebook page that as long as personal hygiene is maintained and disinfected frequently, the chance of “recovery Yang” can be reduced; recovered patients can speed up recovery and avoid the sequelae of “new crown” as long as they pay attention to diet. She also pointed out that many people will experience the symptoms of “new crown” after recovery. Common symptoms include brain fog, insomnia, extreme fatigue, chest tightness, shortness of breath, and depression. Therefore, she recommends the “Taiwanese Mediterranean Diet”, which can reduce the chance of inflammation, improve brain function, and improve depression.

1. Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables and non-refined whole grains every day

2. Eat at least two servings of fish, shellfish and soy products per week

3. Eat eggs, white meat, and dairy products in moderation every week

4. Eat right amount of oil

5. Drink green tea in moderation

3 Lifestyle Habits to Boost Recovery

Gao Minmin continued to point out that following the dietary advice and combining with 3 good living habits can promote the recovery of the body.

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