Strange abnormality after Covid-19 in children, 4 symptoms to pay attention to

According to pooled data from 21 studies conducted in Europe, Asia, Australia and South America, every 4 children infected with Covid-19 One child had persistent symptoms, according to the Indian Daily Times Of India.

Which age children are more affected by Covid-19?

Of the 80,071 children with Covid-19 in the studies, 25% developed symptoms that lasted at least 4 to 12 weeks or new symptoms that persisted within 12 weeks.

Experts have also found that older children aged 12 to 17 are more likely to suffer from Covid symptoms-19 lasts longer than children 5 – 11 years old.

Since there is no long-term test to detect Covid-19, it is difficult to know which children will get it.

Children with prolonged Covid-19 may be tired or dizzy when standing up Shutterstock

Post-Covid-19 often occurs in children infected with Covid-19 without symptoms!

Jeffrey Kahn, chief of the Department of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at UT Southwestern Medical Center (USA), said: “It is worth noting that post-Covid-19 symptoms usually occur about 4 weeks after infection and often occurs in children with asymptomatic Covid-19 infection, which is really surprising.”

Tired

Children with prolonged Covid-19 may be tired or dizzy when standing up. Most healthy children can get through the usual bouts of fatigue, but children with prolonged Covid-19 can’t. Dr. Amy Edwards, In charge Covid-19 clinic children at UH Rainbow Children’s Hospital in Cleveland (USA), explained, like children have run out of energy, according to Times Of India.

Headaches and brain fog

Persistent Covid-19 symptoms in children can also include severe headaches and brain fog – difficulty thinking or concentrating – to the point where some children are unable to attend school and have difficulty concentrating while studying.

Dr. Serena Spudich, professor of neurology at Yale University School of Medicine (USA), said cognitive delays and mood problems after Covid-19 seem to be much more common.

With Covid-19 lingering, many children suddenly find it difficult to keep up with schoolwork or can’t play sport Shutterstock

Stomach problems

A study published in the medical journal BMJ, presented numerous cases of school-age children with severe abdominal pain during the first peak of Covid-19 pandemic in Bulgaria.

Typical symptoms include bloody stools, nausea, vomiting, and loss of appetite.

Many children with prolonged Covid-19 also have changes in taste and smell.

Cardiovascular problems

Children with prolonged Covid may also experience heart palpitations, chest pain, and dizziness, especially during normal activities. Children may experience bone pain, constant and severe pain in their legs, and difficulty running or playing due to dizziness. With Covid-19 lingering, many children suddenly find it difficult to keep up with schoolwork or can’t play sports, according to Times Of India.