Immunologist, Candidate of Medical Sciences Nikolai Kryuchkov spoke about problems with impaired blood flow in the extremities after the coronavirus and how to deal with it.
Russian scientists reported that SARS-CoV-2 can change the course of blood flow in the hands, legs and feet. Let's remember what the post-covid syndrome is.
80% of patients experience manifestations of the post-covid syndrome. The five most common symptoms:
- fatigue,
- headaches,
- attention disorder,
- hair loss,
- shortness of breath.
Post-like syndrome– a broad diagnosis with psychophysiological consequences. The severity of the infection directly affects the severity of symptoms after the illness
The study of Russian scientists in question involved people hospitalized due to severe coronavirus. It turned out that they had a significantly reduced tone of the walls of blood vessels, narrowed the lumen of the vessels at the fingertips and in the wrist area. The same with the shins and feet.
Conclusion: after the coronavirus, the hands and feet may not receive oxygen and nutrients, so the blood microcirculation in them is disturbed. not all, but many, especially those who were ill moderately-severely and severely. Significant post-COVID symptoms should not be left to chance, says expert.
— There are several strategies being used now. These can be substances that increase the lumen of blood vessels, relax small blood vessels. It is possible to use tablet forms of anticoagulants. If we are talking about the work of the brain, then nootropics can be used in some form, the expert noted.
“Pinging” in the extremities can be a symptom of damage to peripheral nerves, a manifestation of a violation in the work of blood vessels. Perhaps the outflow of venous blood is disturbed or there are problems in the work of the cardiovascular system. Vitamin B12 deficiency is also possible. To understand what caused it, you need to see a doctor, and not self-medicate.
What else is post-covid syndrome dangerous for?
A person who has had covid may have problems in the psycho-emotional sphere. We are talking about depression, bouts of melancholy, immersion in a state of despondency, depression. Sometimes, under the influence of depression, people begin to have thoughts of suicide. The duration of the post-covid syndrome can be up to six months or more.
Symptoms of coronavirus in 2023:
- sore throat;
- cough with and without sputum;
- pain and pain in the eyes;
- headache;
- ache in muscles and joints;
- runny nose, nasal congestion;
- temperature.
In the past, the main sign that you had covid was the lack of smell.
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Important! Information provided for reference purposes. Ask a specialist about contraindications and side effects and under no circumstances self-medicate. At the first sign of illness, consult a doctor.