Surabaya, Bhirawa
The long Covid-19 phenomenon is a symptom for survivors (patients who have experienced and recovered) Covid-19.
These symptoms in general are fever, loss of smell and taste, persistent cough, shortness of breath, chest pain, heart inflammation, stomach pain, tingling, rash on the feet, forgetfulness, depression, headache, fatigue, ringing in the ears to muscle aches and diarrhea. .
DR. Dr. Isnin Anang M, Sp.P(K), FCCP, FISR, FAPSR, a pulmonary specialist from Siloam Hospitals Surabaya, said that the onset of long Covid-19 symptoms was caused by damage to body tissues by the virus so that the immune response and psychological conditions were disrupted.
“After acute infection with the Covid-19 virus, there was endothelial damage and inflammation of the lung tissue. It generally occurs in exercise and a history of traumatic memory of a severe illness as well as a long stay in the hospital,” said the doctor, DR. Isnin Anang opened his education entitled “Know the long Covid-19 and its handling” through the Zoom application, Friday (08/10/2021) in the city of Surabaya.
It was also mentioned in education, referring to data from the Indonesian Ministry of Health, for Covid-19 patients for 1 month around 53.7% of patients experiencing long-term symptoms of Covid-19 were smokers, 43.6% of patients for 1 to 6 months experienced acute long-term symptoms. Covid-19 and 2.7% of patients for more than 6 months are elderly patients.
Another significant thing besides the immunological mechanism is the fear of Covid-19 disease. Fear of an uncertain future, stigma, and traumatic memories of severe illness and social isolation.
It is also mentioned that Insomnia is a disease that is commonly suffered during the recovery period. There are also causative factors, such as headaches, which are reported to have occurred in patients infected with acute COVID-19 or during recovery.
“This can happen due to multifactorial factors, namely stress and anxiety related to the Covid-19 pandemic and disease. Changes in circadian rhythm and there are still respiratory symptoms from Covid-19 (cough, shortness of breath), as well as the effect of the immune response on direct and long-term Covid-19 infection,” said Isnin Anang at the health talk education.
Then, what causes headaches in Covid-19 patients? Answering this question asked by the viewer on the education, DR. Dr. Isnin Anang M, Sp.P(K), FCCP, FISR, FAPSR, a pulmonary specialist from Siloam Hospitals Surabaya, said that the mechanism underlying COVID-19-related headaches is SARS-CoV direct invasion of the trigeminal nerve in the nasal cavity. “And in the brain, ACE2 was detected in abundance in neurons. Impaired regulation of ACE2 occurs because SARS-Cc causes pain,” said Isnin Anang.
Handling
Symptoms of long Covid-19 can be treated and cured. DR. Dr. Isnin Anang M, Sp.P(K), FCCP, FISR, FAPSR, a pulmonary specialist from Siloam Hospitals Surabaya explained, not all patients who receive treatment at the hospital and recover from Covid-19 infection will experience long-term symptoms of Covid-19. 19 as mentioned above.
“But if the patient feels that after recovering the symptoms persist, then comprehensive treatment is needed for long Covid-19 patients,” he said.
Although the symptoms seem like other diseases in general, to establish the right diagnosis and therapy, patients still need examination and recommendations from the doctor in charge. “Even if necessary, consult a psychiatrist,” added Isnin Anang.
Because, each symptom will be given a different treatment or therapy. Starting from the management of comorbidities, maintaining mental health, conditions of social, financial and cultural support, and so on.
In handling it, it is necessary to consult a doctor or even a psychiatrist. In addition to these treatments, consuming a balanced nutritious diet, rehabilitating the function of the body’s organs also adjusting to physical conditions and getting adequate rest.
“So in conclusion, the long COVID-19 syndrome does exist and it is necessary to understand the complaints and symptoms of the patient as well as a comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach,” concluded doctor Isnin Anang. [dre]
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