Understanding Common Long-Covid Symptoms

😴Fatigue is a common long-covid symptom that goes beyond feeling tired after physical exertion

🧠Cognitive dysfunction, such as memory and concentration problems, is often experienced by individuals with long-covid

🔋Post-exertional symptom exacerbation refers to the worsening of symptoms following activities, sometimes lasting for days or weeks

🤢Orthostatic intolerance can cause lightheadedness, dizziness, and a rapid increase in heartbeat when standing up or sitting for long periods

🔁Symptoms of long-covid can be episodic or fluctuate over time, leading to periods of disability

What is the difference between fatigue and tiredness?

—Fatigue goes beyond feeling tired and is not improved by rest, while tiredness is often temporary and related to physical exertion

How long does post-exertional symptom exacerbation last?

—Symptoms can worsen 12 to 48 hours after activity and may last for days, weeks, or even months

Can cognitive dysfunction in long-covid be compared to jet lag?

—Cognitive dysfunction can feel similar to severe jet lag or being unexpectedly woken up at 2am, but it can be experienced most of the time or after minimal exertion

What is orthostatic intolerance?

—Orthostatic intolerance refers to symptoms that occur after sitting up or standing, including lightheadedness, dizziness, fainting, or a rapid increase in heartbeat

Are long-covid symptoms constant or do they fluctuate?

—Symptoms of long-covid can be episodic or fluctuate over time, leading to periods of disability

00:01Common long-covid symptoms vary across different age groups and can be episodic or fluctuate over time

00:17Fatigue is a prominent symptom of long-covid, characterized by extreme exhaustion

01:18Cognitive dysfunction, including memory and concentration problems, is often experienced by individuals with long-covid

02:01Post-exertional symptom exacerbation refers to the worsening of symptoms following activities, sometimes lasting for days or weeks

02:54Orthostatic intolerance can cause symptoms such as lightheadedness, dizziness, and a rapid increase in heartbeat after sitting up or standing