Mild , your ass
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Three permanent side-effects of COVID-19 that are pretty creepy
According to researchers, long-haulers is the name given to those who have had the COVID-19 illness and lived to tell the tale, but with a caveat. They say, many don’t really get better, but are scarred for life with different kinds of persistent damages or side-effects, which could possibly be life-long, hence the term, long-haulers.
While fatigue, lung and kidney damage and breathing difficulties are the most common of the damages wrecked by the coronavirus, some other side-effects are less than common, but highly likely.
1. Some patients with COVID-19 have persistent skin-related symptoms long after their initial infection has cleared.
2. Coronavirus may cause sudden permanent hearing loss in some patients
They said the SARS-CoV-2 virus binds to a particular type of cell lining the lungs, and could also infect similar cells lining the middle ear.
According to the scientists, the virus also generates an inflammatory response and an increase in the chemicals that have been linked to hearing loss.
3. An analysis of more than 80 studies reporting complications experienced by COVID-19 patients has revealed that about one-third of them have abnormalities in the frontal lobe of the brain.
'We found more than 600 patients that were affected in this way. Before, when we saw this in small groups we weren't sure if this was just a coincidence, but now we can confidently say there is a connection,' said Zulfi Haneef, assistant professor of neurology at Baylor College of Medicine in the US.
The scientists explained that patients are recommended an EEG test when they have a slowed reaction to stimuli, followed by:
- Seizure-like events
- Speech issues
- Confusion
- Inability to wake up after sedation
Same thing happens with flu. Just treat Covid-19 as a flu strain and get on with your life. There is no stopping Covid-19 just as there is no stopping the flu. It's one of the risks that we have to face along with many other health issues that kill at a far higher rate.
You need to learn to take adversity in your stride instead of constantly worrying about Covid.
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7 Surprising Health Complications From Cold and Flu | Everyday Health
By Kristen StewartMedically Reviewed by Farrokh Sohrabi, MDLast Updated: December 16, 2014
6-7 minutes
Sniffling, sneezing, and coughing are no surprise when we have a cold or the flu. Other complications, though fortunately rare, can be much more serious.
Last Updated: December 16, 2014
Be Aware of Complications
Sniffling, sneezing, coughing. Everyone knows getting a cold or the flu can be a miserable experience, but most people console themselves with the knowledge they will recover quickly. Usually this is true, but not always. In fact, there are some surprising health complications that can come from these seemingly minor illnesses.
Learn about side effects from cold and flu, and what to watch out for. (And don't forget to get a
flu shot!)
Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Muffled hearing can be relatively common when you have a cold or the flu, but occasionally auditory issues can become more serious. “Sensorineural
hearing loss is a type of hearing loss that stems from the inability to convert vibrations in the inner ear into nerve signals that travel to the brain,” says Amesh A. Adalja, MD, adjunct instructor in the division of infectious diseases and clinical assistant professor in the departments of critical care and emergency medicine at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Symptoms can include swelling, congestion, and pressure. Much less often, hearing loss can occur. Treatment sometimes consists of oral steroids, though more research needs to be done on their effectiveness. Many people simply recover on their own as their cold or
flu symptoms improve. However, any sort of hearing loss should be a red flag to see a health care provider.
Guillain-Barre Syndrome
Though quite rare at 1 or 2 cases per 100,000 people each year, Guillain-Barre Syndrome may develop from a cold or the flu (as well as other causes like a bacteria that causes food poisoning and the
HIV virus, just to name a few). It is an
autoimmune condition that progressively affects muscle strength, starting in the legs and working its way upward, according to Cameron Wolfe, MBBS, an infectious disease specialist at Duke Medicine in Durham, N.C. Reflexes are often affected as well as breathing muscles. Diagnosis can be challenging and involves ruling out other causes for weakness. Treatment generally involves supportive care, antibody treatments, and plasma exchange. Usually recovery is possible, though it can be slow, with about two-thirds of people seeing some improvement a month later.
Pneumonia and MRSA
Pneumonia, an infection that causes inflammation in the lungs, affects millions of Americans each year. It can be especially dangerous for the very young and elderly, as well as people with chronic conditions. Roughly one-third of pneumonia cases in this country are caused by respiratory viruses, most commonly
influenza. Other
causes of pneumonia include fungi and bacteria, such as
methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (
MRSA). MRSA is rarely a side effect from a cold, but the flu can affect the lungs in such a way as to enable its growth, in turn leading to
bacterial pneumonia. There is no way for you to know which bacteria may be causing the pneumonia, so symptoms like increasingly high fevers three to five days into the illness, a productive
cough, chest pain, and breathlessness are signs that you should see a medical professional.
Myocarditis
Although rare,
myocarditis can result from a cold or flu and affect otherwise healthy children and adults. Myocarditis is the inflammation and destruction of the heart muscle tissue and can lead to rapid
heart failure. Symptoms can include difficulty breathing, accumulation of fluid around the ankles and calves, and chest pain when breathing. Seek medical help quickly; possible treatments include antivirals if it is a result of a virus as well as steroids. Some people recover, while others need to take cardiac medications for life or even require a heart transplant.
Reye Syndrome
"Reye syndrome is a condition in which both the brain and liver are inflamed," says Dr. Adalja. "It is usually caused by a combination of
aspirin and a viral illness, but the full cause isn't fully understood." It can result from a cold or flu (or the chicken pox), but fortunately it's very rare. It affects children and teens and can include vomiting, confusion, lethargy, and other mental changes, to name a few. There is no specific treatment, and the outcome varies, with some people recovering completely, some having long-term neurologic consequences, and about 1 in 5 dying. Caregivers should never give children and teens any medications containing aspirin when they have a cold, flu, chicken pox, fever, or similar illness because aspirin has been linked to Reye syndrome.
Pregnancy Loss
"Severe viral illnesses are usually worse in pregnancy, and this is especially the case with influenza," says Dr. Wolfe. If you're pregnant and suspect you have the flu, see your doctor. Treatment may include fluids, antipyretics to reduce a fever, and possibly an antiviral medication like
Tamiflu or Relenza. When it comes to the flu and pregnancy, the best offense is a good defense. Wolfe strongly recommends that
pregnant women receive a flu vaccination.
Encephalitis or Meningitis
Encephalitis, a viral induced inflammation of the brain tissue, and
meningitis, an inflammation of the lining of the brain and spinal cord, are rare but very serious when they do occur. "
Enteroviruses that are often the culprits in the common cold can cause brain lining inflammation that presents with severe headaches, difficulty looking at bright lights, neck stiffness, high fever, and confusion," says Wolfe. Influenza can very rarely lead to encephalitis with symptoms such as confusion, fever, and sometimes seizures or other neurologic problems. Viral versions usually get better without treatment, but the bacterial types do not and must be ruled out, so seeing a doctor is crucial. Most people recover, though in some cases, neurologic damage like deafness, seizures, confusion, and
memory loss can result.
