Why is it that many people lack concentration and study slowly after contracting COVID-19? -Life Health

Some people after contracting COVID-19 have felt inattentive, slower to study, tired, or forgetful. Students are worried because they have to study and take exams.

In this regard, Dr. BS Le Thi Thu Huong, Head of the Department of Respiratory Internal Medicine – Gia Dinh People’s Hospital explained, some people had COVID-19 There may be memory loss and inability to concentrate, but most recover without long-term effects.

These patient Severe cases of COVID-19 or some memory problems prior to the illness may have longer lasting memory and attention deficits.

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In the case of students, students can ask family and friends to support them by reminding them to do work at a specific time. Record in your notebook or phone the to-dos, events to remember. When working that requires high concentration, reduce other distractions.

People can adjust daily activities such as performing moderate tasks, arranging tasks in order of priority, reducing unnecessary work, arranging reasonable rest time, avoiding anxiety, practice breathing and relaxation. If the condition does not improve with the above measures after a while, arrange to see a doctor.

In addition, according to TS.BS Le Thi Thu Huong, after COVID-19 infection, some skin problems occur more often, may appear early when infected with COVID but may persist for several months later. People should check and stop all drugs or foods suspected of causing allergies, limit harsh rubbing on the skin, deworm, avoid stress, take antihistamines that can help relieve itching. Usually after a few weeks the condition will stabilize. If the rash is itchy on the face, causes swelling of the lips or tongue, fatigue or other systemic symptoms, you should see a doctor.

Many people who have COVID-19 have mild symptoms, but have 2 terrible dizziness, stand up and fall, nausea, but a few hours later, they recover and sweat. According to TS.BS Le Thi Thu Huong, many studies have reported that, COVID-19 can cause dizziness during the acute phase of an infection, during recovery, or as part of persistent COVID symptoms. There are many causes of dizziness in this stage such as neurological, cardiovascular, respiratory…

People can check their own heart rate and blood pressure when sitting down and standing up. If your heart rate changes, and your blood pressure drops below normal, you should seek medical attention soon, as this has happened to you many times.

Regarding symptoms, Dr. Huong, post-COVID-19 symptoms vary according to many different studies, the proportion of people with a post-COVID-19 condition is estimated at 10 to 35%. High-risk groups for post-COVID conditions include: older age, underlying medical conditions, hypertension, diabetes, coronary artery disease, chronic lung disease, and prior mechanical ventilation (machine ventilation) intervention. hospitalized (ICU admission) with abnormal tests while in the hospital, having more than five symptoms during the first week of COVID-19 infection.

People who are not in the above risk group, have been fully vaccinated and currently have no symptoms, should not be too worried because most patients will fully recover after recovering from COVID-19.