Doctors warn of “Long Covid”, seek immediate medical attention.
Date 21 March 2022 time 17:10
“Dr. Thirawat” pointed out that Long Covid situation occurs in patients with coronavirus who have undergone medical treatment until they are in good health. Emphasize to notice the symptoms themselves, find abnormalities, seek treatment immediately.
Prof. Dr. Thirawat Hemajuta, Director of the Center for Emerging Health Sciences Faculty of Medicine Chulalongkorn University, along with Dr. Kanat Kruthakul, President of the Federation of Health and Elderly Workers Association and Dr. Narumon Sawanpanyalert Doctor of Public Health and Head of Emergency Medical Group There has been a discussion on Is Long Covid Really Dangerous in the “Covid Forum, Here’s the Answer” hosted by the Safe Media and Creative Media Development Fund. Together with the Association of Health and Elderly Workers’ Association
Prof. Dr. Teerawat said that the epidemic of Covid-19, especially the Omicron strain that is spreading around the world at the moment. causing a lot of people to worry that Will it be more virulent than other species that have existed before? and the longer the day When there is a Long Covid situation, it becomes even more panic. This made people in general fear some people to the point that they had to be called mentally ill, and they sought information from various sources, which may be partially true. There is also some false information. People are confused and don’t know what information is true and which information is false.
Prof. Dr. Teerawat said that since the beginning of the Covid-19 outbreak Those who are infected will receive a single roll of treatment. is to be hospitalized or hospitals until the symptoms of infection are cured and go back to stay at home by strictly following the measures and when the body is healthy therefore can come out to work and have a career But still have to follow the measures of coexistence in society.
“For Long Covid, it can occur in people who have received medical treatment until they are in good health. and during the period of 3 – 6 months, which is the junction of infection detection is not found There will be symptoms such as headache, numbness, burning eyes, itchy eyes, watery eyes, stuffy nose, smelly nose, coughing, shortness of breath, and shortness of breath. 8 – 9 months, such as forgetfulness, hair loss, weak limbs, short memory, high blood pressure The taste perception of food has changed. or found numbness in the tongue in some cases and there will be symptoms of emotional disorders such as anxiety, depression, insomnia, mental clarity which these symptoms Patients who have been treated must be monitored for symptoms on their own. and when such abnormalities are found should seek immediate treatment,” said Prof. Theerawat.