Even though the epidemic of Covid-19 started in the end of 2019, there are now indications that some patients may take a long time to recover completely.
The time it takes to recover after infection will depend on the extent to which you were sick first.
It is possible that some people will get rid of the disease soon and some people have to struggle for a long time to overcome it.
Age, sex and other health problems, all these things increase the risk of a person getting seriously ill from covid-19.
What if I have mild symptoms?
Most people who get infected with the corona virus have prominent symptoms like cough and fever.
But they may complain of body pain, fatigue, sore throat and headaches.
Initially there is a dry cough, but some people eventually start coughing with mucus which contains 'dead cells' (dead cells) of the lungs killed due to corona virus.
As a treatment for these symptoms, it is recommended to take rest, to drink paracetamol and sufficient amount of water as a pain killer.
People with mild symptoms are expected to recover quickly. It should take less than a week to get fever, although cough may take longer than normal.
What if I have severe symptoms?
This disease can cause very serious conditions for some people. It is known within seven to ten days of infection.
Health conditions can deteriorate rapidly. With a complaint of lung irritation, it becomes difficult to breathe.
This happens because the body's resistance system is trying to fight against infection.
Actually, the immune system reacts strongly against the corona virus and some of its damage happens to our body as well.
Some people need to be hospitalized for oxygen therapy.
Indian dr shubham says, "It may take a little longer to improve shortness of breath ... the body starts recovering from irritation and discomfort."
Sara says that it can take two to eight weeks for such patients to recover. Although their weakness may persist for a little longer.
What if I have severe symptoms or I need to go to ICU?
According to the World Health Organization, only one in 20 people need to go to ICU. This may also include placing it on the ventilator.
If a person is admitted in the ICU, then it definitely takes time to recover from the disease, whatever the illness. After the ICU, the person is first shifted to the General Ward and only then he is allowed to go home.
Dean of the Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine, Dr.s.k Jain says that it can take 12 to 18 months for a person to return to normal life after critical care.
Massive damage to muscles occurs by lying on a hospital bed for a long time. The patient becomes weak and it takes time to regain strength in the muscles. In some cases, people have to take physiotherapy to walk again in a normal way.
During the stay in ICU, the body goes through many treatments and mediums and in such a situation there is a possibility of psychological problems.
"With this disease - viral fatigue is definitely a huge factor," says Critical Care Physiotherapist .
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