Health issues after recovery from Covid can range from physical problems like simple fatigue to that of major organs like heart, kidneys, and lungs. The massive outbreak of second wave of covid resulted in a catastrophe, though now there is decline in number of cases; there is rise in the number of covid recovered patients consulting doctors for the after effects of covid infection.
The post covid health issues can range from physical problems like simple fatigue to that of major organs like heart, kidneys, and lungs. Some people also reported to suffer from cognitive, Neurological and psychological problems like PTSD (Post traumatic stress disorder), irritability, depression & problems of memory & concentration etc.
Most of the people have been facing various health issues from the day one of their discharge from hospital, they were assured that these health issues would settle down in few days, but even after months after their recovery from covid, they are suffering with lingering health problems. The routinely prescribed nutritional supplements (multi vitamin and minerals), analgesics, antacids and other symptomatically prescribed drugs have had very less or no effect in relieving these problems.
Homeopathy being a holistic system of medicine has proved very effective in helping such patients to overcome the various health issues after their recovery from covid..
Why do patients suffer from post-covid effects?
1. Effects caused by the virus:
To gain entry in to any cell of our body, a virus needs a receptor (a facilitating point) on the cell, Corona virus gains entry through Angiotensin converting enzyme receptor (ACE-2), apart from lungs, these ACE-2 receptors are also present on the cells of our Intestines, blood vessels & Heart, thus making these organs vulnerable, thus covid patients are prone to get ailments of heart, Intestines and blood vessels either during covid illness or after recovery from covid.
2. Intensity of the illness:
Severe the symptoms of covid, the chances of post covid complications are high.
3. Effects of the medicines given for Covid patients:
Use of steroids in treating severely ill covid patients has lead to certain after effects (side-effects) in patients which continue to haunt them even after they recover from covid.
4. Pre existing diseases: Patients, who had diseases like Asthma, Diabetes, Heart ailments etc., have high risk of getting complications (due to weakened/compromised immune system) and in them the post covid health issues linger for long time.
5. Nutritional status of the person:
The occurrence of Post covid-complications was found to be high in people who had pre existing nutritional deficiencies (eg- Anaemia, Vit-D deficiency etc).
What are the commonly experienced post-covid health problems?
1. Psychological & Neurological
- Dizziness
- Mood changes, irritability, anxiety & Depression.
- Difficulty thinking or concentrating
- PTSD (Post traumatic stress disease)
2. Respiratory Problems
- Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
- Lingering Cough
- Chest pain
3. Gastro intestinal system
- Indigestion and heartburn
- Stomach pain
- Diarrhea or Constipation
4. Musculo skeletal problems
- Joint or muscle pain and stiffness
- Joint swelling (Arthritis)
- Osteoporosis
5. Heart problems
- Chest pain
- Palpitation (Fast-beating of heart)
- Arrythmia (Irregular heart beats)
- Low pumping of heart (Low Ejection fraction)
- Heart attacks
6. Others
- Weight gain
- Tiredness or fatigue
- Increase in blood sugar levels
- Sleep problems
- Change in smell or taste
- Changes in menstrual cycles
- Headache
- Hair loss
Overcoming post-covid health problems through Homeopathy.
Homeopathy has shown its efficacy of tackling covid like pandemics in past and present. Distribution of Immune booster medicines are one such effective measure. For post covid illness there are many specifically indicated remedies.
The Homeopathic remedies are prepared from naturally available resources like herbs, flowers, fruits & berries, minerals given in minute doses to avoid any side-effects. The main aim of Homeopathy in post covid illness is to alleviate the suffering and improve the quality of life of the patient.
The following remedies have helped in relieving the suffering of many patients.
1. Weakness, fatigue after covid: Abrotanum, Ars,Iod, Avana.sativa, Carbo.vegitabilis,Cinchona officinalis & Gelsimium are very effective.
2. Palpitations & other Heart complaints after covid: Cactus,, Crataegus Oxycantha, Digitalis, Spartin.sulph, Iberis, Spigelia etc.
3. Sleeplessness after Covid (Influenza)- Passiflora, Avana.sat, Scutallaria etc can help
4. Hairloss after Covid- Carbo.veg, China, Acidum Flouricum, Mancinella, Lycopodium etc can help
5. Post traumatic stress disease (PTSD): when a person subjected to severe illness or extreme traumatic events, suffers from anxiety, mood swings and finds difficulty in coping & adjusting with the surroundings (Job, House, Family). Homeopathic remedies like Aconite, Arsenicum.alb, Ignatia, Kali.phos, Natrum.mur etc have helped many patients to overcome PTSD.
6. Joint pains, arthritis: Arnica Montana, Cimicifuga, Calcaria Phos, Rhus.tox, Ruta Graveolens etc are proved very effective.
NB– One should consult a qualified Homeopath and take medicines accordingly.
Dr. Tejaswi K.P.Reader- Dept. of Surgery
Bhagwan Buddha Homeo Medical college
Mallathalli Bangalore
Consultanat- Surabhi Homeo clinic, Vidyaranyapura, Bangalore-97
Mob : 97311 33819 Email-drtejas2000@rediffmail.com
