Long COVID: what to expect, what to eat and what to avoid

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Probiotics and prebiotic foods are recommended to help support the immune system. (Photo by Nirzar Pangarkar)

 

By Veena Thoopkrajae

Life in Thailand may seem to have returned to normal, but the coronavirus that has plagued the world for the best part of three years is still making its presence felt with more than 30,000 confirmed cases reported each day. The real figure is, however, likely to be much higher, with the Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) estimating that the daily figure is probably between 60,000 and 70,000, as not everyone reports a positive test to the authorities, especially if their symptoms are mild. Deaths too remain elevated, with 236 fatalities recorded between August 7th and 13th, mostly among the elderly, those with underlying diseases, and pregnant women.

 

While most do go on to make a full recovery within 10 days or so, the Public Health Department says as many as 30-50% of people who had been infected with the coronavirus continue to experience symptoms after the virus has already cleared in what has become known as long COVID.

 

Signs and symptoms of long COVID

 

Dr Rapeepan Rattanawongnara Mord, professor of Department of Infectious Disease of Internal Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University’s Faculty of Medicine, is the author of a paper on long COVID symptoms that was published on the RAMA Channel website. Managed by Ramathibodi Hospital’s Faculty of Medicine, the website provides articles and videos about health issues.

 

The doctor describes long COVID as a wide range of new or ongoing health problems that may be experienced more than four weeks after first becoming infected with the coronavirus.

 

The most commonly reported symptoms are fatigue (58%), headache (44%), attention disorder (27%), hair loss (25%) and shortness of breath (24%), studies find. Less common are fever, dizziness, shortness of breath, fainting, chest pain, coughing, stomach pain, diarrhea and loss of appetite.

 

Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/long-covid-what-to-expect-what-to-eat-and-what-to-avoid/

 

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[scubascuba3]

I get a headspin long covid, kicked off when i got covid and stayed, apparently a symptom that goes away in time

[GreasyFingers]

I still have minor sinus problems a month after covid.

[onthedarkside]

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[internationalism]

The second doctor, suwannachai, is plain wrong in stating that frozen food is a junk food and should not be consumed. 
it's the opposite, frozen food is as nutritious as fresh. Third to that would be dried, marinated, pickled, fermented. 
what makes food junk is high sugar, salt, white processed grains, especially weet. Also with chemicals, in thailand gluthaminian sodium used in every dish and nitrates used in processed meats as preservative. 
bar those, thai food is very healthy

[scubascuba3]

31 minutes ago, internationalism said:

what makes food junk is high sugar, salt, white processed grains, especially weet. Also with chemicals,

You are missing the biggest junk ingredient fat, in chips, crisps, ice cream, biscuits, pastries, cake etc

[onthedarkside]

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[rickudon]

since Covid 2 weeks ago find have to take a couple of naps during the day - especially after any activity.

[internationalism]

On 9/5/2022 at 5:23 PM, scubascuba3 said:

You are missing the biggest junk ingredient fat, in chips, crisps, ice cream, biscuits, pastries, cake etc

I am all for fats from seeds, nuts, fruits and vegetables. Or whole seeds, nuts, fruits and vegetables. 

[scubascuba3]

58 minutes ago, internationalism said:

I am all for fats from seeds, nuts, fruits and vegetables. Or whole seeds, nuts, fruits and vegetables. 

Think again, fats will make you fat, what's your BMI?

[internationalism]

that article is about long covid and nutrients, including deficiency from illness, probably hospitalisation, and sometimes lengthy ones. During illness patients often lose weight - infection, high temperature cause lack of apetite. One of the major symptoms of omicron are gastro problems. 

Fat from plants contains many nutrients, including vitamins, micro-elements.  I always eat seeds and nuts, also buy 5 litre bottles of olive and sesam oil, tahini and use them almost with every meal. My bmi is within norm. I don't eat rice, no sugar in any form.

[scubascuba3]

43 minutes ago, internationalism said:

that article is about long covid and nutrients, including deficiency from illness, probably hospitalisation, and sometimes lengthy ones. During illness patients often lose weight - infection, high temperature cause lack of apetite. One of the major symptoms of omicron are gastro problems. 

Fat from plants contains many nutrients, including vitamins, micro-elements.  I always eat seeds and nuts, also buy 5 litre bottles of olive and sesam oil, tahini and use them almost with every meal. My bmi is within norm. I don't eat rice, no sugar in any form.

i hope you realise sugar doesn't cause diabetes, many people have been brainwashed into thinking that

[internationalism]

that very same doctor said, that spicy food weaken immune system. That's I have never heard and would never believe. Spices are rich in nutrients, antioxidants, anti-inflammatory. To such extend that herbs have medicinal value, many medicines are plant based. 

I don't care about diabetes, might have hundreds causes. We are discussing long covid here

[Neeranam]

Is the long covid symptom of breathing issues curable over time? I am taking Salmeterol/Fluticasone propionate(Seretide Acuhaler)

After taking for a month, I find I can breath normally. I was very short of breath a couple of months after Covid. 

 

[mommysboy]

I have witnessed long covid in a member of my family and it really was quite disturbing for a thankfully short while.

 

But things like ear infection, sinus pressure/infection, hoarse voice, residual cough, mild wheezing, and fatigue are common temporary problems associated with all manner of URTI including a heavy head cold. They should not be interpreted as long covid.

 

Diet is an important general consideration for health.

[TallGuyJohninBKK]

On 9/15/2022 at 12:45 PM, Neeranam said:

Is the long covid symptom of breathing issues curable over time? I am taking Salmeterol/Fluticasone propionate(Seretide Acuhaler)

After taking for a month, I find I can breath normally. I was very short of breath a couple of months after Covid. 

 

 

There's a lot about so-called Long COVID symptoms that the public health and medical experts are still trying to assess and understand...

 

From what I've read, it's not uncommon for various Long COVID symptoms, including shortness of breath, to continue up to 2 years in some cases post-infection, and less in others.

 

My general sense from what I've read is that people whose original COVID infections were more severe are more likely to have longer lasting or even permanent impacts, whereas those with mild or asymptomatic original infections are less likely to have permanent impairments.

 

Sounds like something you'd want to consult with a pulmonologist (lung specialist) about....

 

[Neeranam]

16 hours ago, TallGuyJohninBKK said:

Sounds like something you'd want to consult with a pulmonologist (lung specialist) about....

Thanks, I am, he put me on drugs to help breathe.