All articles tagged with #persistent symptoms
Many cancers don’t begin with pain; persistent or recurring symptoms—such as a stubborn cough, fatigue that doesn’t improve with rest, swallowing difficulties, mouth ulcers, unusual or recurrent bleeding, or unexplained weight loss—can be early clues. Experts warn against self-treatment and urge medical evaluation when symptoms linger, since early diagnosis improves treatment outcomes.
A meta-analysis of 11 studies indicates that 20% of COVID-19 survivors, mainly those with severe infections, still experience symptoms like fatigue, shortness of breath, and sleep disturbances three years post-infection, highlighting the long-term health impacts and the need for ongoing care and research.
A study published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases suggests that the flu virus, like Covid-19, can also lead to long-lasting health effects. The research indicates that viral illnesses may have lingering impacts beyond the acute phase, potentially affecting multiple organ systems. The study focused on data from hospitalized veterans and found that both Covid-19 and flu patients experienced increased risks of death, hospital readmission, and health problems in the 18 months following infection. Covid-19 patients were more likely to have long-lasting issues with multiple organ systems, while flu patients were more likely to experience lung-related symptoms. The findings highlight the need for further research into the long-term effects of viral infections and may have implications for understanding conditions such as chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia.
Researchers at the University of Queensland have discovered that COVID-19 can cause brain cells to fuse, leading to chronic neurological symptoms. The virus causes neurons to undergo a cell fusion process, which has not been seen before. The fused neurons either start firing synchronously or stop functioning altogether, leading to persistent neurological effects following a viral infection. This discovery potentially offers a new explanation for persistent neurological effects following a viral infection.