20 February, 2022
Long Covid is an informal term, used to describe ongoing symptoms following a Covid infection that go on longer than four weeks, according to the ONS.
A dizzying array of symptoms has been attributed to long Covid, including:
extreme tiredness (fatigue)
shortness of breath
chest pain or tightness
problems with memory and concentration (‘brain fog’)
difficulty sleeping (insomnia)
heart palpitations
dizziness
pins and needles
joint pain
depression and anxiety
tinnitus, earaches
feeling sick, diarrhoea, stomach aches, loss of appetite
a high temperature, cough, headaches, sore throat, changes to sense of smell or taste
rashes
There is no cure for the condition though the NHS does recommend a number of treatments designed to help alleviate the symptoms.