New research suggests that COVID-19 infection increases the risk of conditions such as dementia, psychosis, and brain fog within two years of infection.
Oxford University scientists also noted a higher risk ofanxiety and depressionbut found that it subsided two months after infection Did.
Children were found to be more likely to develop symptoms such as seizures and psychosis after being infected with the virus. and omicron are more likely to cause severe psychiatric disorders than alpha strains. Some of these increased risks may persist for at least two years.
It has important implications for patients and health services because it suggests that the We analyzed data on medical diagnoses.
For adults, the risk of receiving a diagnosis of depression and anxiety initially increased after infection.
However, only 2 Months later, it returned as did other respiratory infections, such as the common cold.
However, the risk of developing other neurological and mental health conditions increased two years after infection. Covid infection remained higher among people later compared with other respiratory infections.
Adults aged 18–64 who had been infected with Covid by 2 years had They were at higher risk of brain fog and muscle disease than those who had other respiratory infections by 2020.
A study earlier this year found that anyone who contracted Covid last year
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Those who were bedridden for 7 days with a more serious infection were more likely to experience depression and anxiety until 16 months later.
Disorders such as anxiety, depressive disorders, stress and adjustment disorders have been on the rise throughout the pandemic.
These conditions are likely to become untreated. It can also lead to mental health problems.Anxiety disorders can also lead to problems such as panic attacks.
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Another study found that Covid survival people are also at risk of life-threatening conditions.
Scientists at the University of Washington in St. Louis warn that anyone who recovers may be at risk of troubling complications within a year of infection. increase.
These include:
- Heart attack
- Coronary artery disease
- Stroke
- Heart failure
- Blood clots
- Irregular Heart rate
- Pulmonary embolism
- Anxiety disorders
- Depression
- Stress
Experts Records were analyzed and the proportion of such conditions, such as coronary artery disease, stroke and heart failure, compared to uninfected individuals. was significantly higher in those who were infected with
