China releases long-term study results Found a former covid-19 patient There is still at least one residual symptom after 2 years.
Today (15 May 65) study results from the Lancet Medical Journal. Release of COVID-19 monitoring report for the longest period It said 1,192 former COVID-19 patients in China participated in the study. There is a tendency for health and quality of life to be worse than the general population.
Researchers from China-Japan Friendship Hospital The Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences has assessed the six-month, 12-month and two-year health of the aforementioned groups of former COVID-19 patients who were admitted to the Jinyintan Hospital in Wuhan between 7 a.m. C.-29 May 2020, the average age is 57 years.
The study found 68% reported at least one symptom of long COVID within six months of onset, while 55% reported symptoms such as fatigue, muscle weakness. and difficulty sleeping within 2 years, as well as other symptoms such as joint pain, palpitations, dizziness, headaches, and anxiety or depression.
“Research indicates that survivors of COVID-19 treatment In a number of hospitals, it takes more than 2 years to fully recover. even if they are free from the virus
Experts say the study may have limitations, such as those who did not participate in the study may have less illness. This may result in an overestimation of the prevalence of Long COVID symptoms. But it still reveals the need to care for those who have suffered from COVID-19. continually
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