Long-Covid: These symptoms endanger their quality of life!

Long-Covid: These symptoms endanger their quality of life!

The effects of long-covid have become reality for many people in Saxony-Anhalt. After the first confirmed Coronavirus case in Saxony-Anhalt on March 10, 2020, a variety of virus infections occurred, and even after the acute phase of illness, many sufferers suffer from long-term consequences. According to information from ms.sachsen-anhalt.de , these symptoms, which are summarized under the term long-covid or post-covid syndrome, can often last and affect younger adults and women stronger.

symptoms and treatment options

The most common symptoms of long-covid range from chronic exhaustion (fatigue), shortness of breath, concentration disorders, cardiovascular problems to anxiety and depression. These impairments can significantly restrict the quality of life, as the University Medical Center Magdeburg ( med.ovgu.de ). Those affected should take advantage of help as soon as possible and contact the corresponding specialist outpatient clinics after the Covid 19 disease. Diseases must be treated individually, and the university clinics in Magdeburg offer specialized contact points for cardiological, neurological, pneumological and psychosomatic complaints.

Intensive research and new therapy approaches to treat long-covid are underway. Project initiatives at the University Medical Center Magdeburg aim to explore the causes and improve the effectiveness of therapy options. Programs such as examining new biomarkers to predict Long-Covid are part of this commitment in order to be able to extensively help those affected. The need for close cooperation between different medical departments is shown as a key to combating the multi-layered symptoms of long-covid.