Why do knees and other joints hurt after infection? – The financial one

From loss of smell to hair loss, these have been some of the symptoms found in people who have infected with COVID-19; however, recent studies reveal that this disease too causes joint pain.

According to the doctor Sandra Lopez, specialist in Epidemiology and Genetics, there are various hypotheses as to why one can have arthritis after suffering from coronavirus, one of these is the direct invasion of cells or joint tissues in the patient’s body.

It could also be due to the formation of immune complexes, the persistence of viruses or hyperinflammation. Among the joints that hurt the most due to the presence of the virus are: the toes, ankles and knee; however, any other joint can hurt.

On the type of arthritis that is most common afterwards padecer Sars-COV-2, Sandra Lopez explained it some doctors have diagnosed reactive arthritis or viral arthritis, but because it is very nonspecific, experts propose to call it “COVID-19 associated arthritis”.

How long after having COVID do you experience joint pain?

The Specialist in Epidemiology and Genetics He explained that some patients have joint pain during the first symptoms of the coronavirus, that is, they are part of the first ailments due to the virus.

Although, in other cases, arthritis pain can begin a week after having COVID.

How long does joint pain last and how can this condition be treated?

Dr. Sandra López explained that this condition can last for days, weeks or months. In some cases, pain inside has also been reported of the first year.