Adults are at risk of long covid: Research claims - problems like epilepsy, and brain fog can persist for at least 2 years


Posted on 24th Aug 2022 12:29 pm by rohit kumar

Even after recovery from corona, patients remain at risk of various mental disorders and diseases like dementia for at least 2 years. This claim has been made in recent research by Oxford University. covid-19 is still a pandemic around the world. In the last 24 hours, 8,586 cases of corona and 48 deaths were recorded in India.

 

The research was done on 12.5 lakh people

 

Did you know?Explore Trending and Topic pages for more stories like this.

About 12.5 lakh corona patients were included in this research. Along with this, the ability of the virus to affect the central nervous system of the patients was also tested. The research also took into account the global burden of dementia. It had reached $1.3 trillion in the initial year of the pandemic, ie 2020.

 

Corona's dangerous effect on the brain

 

According to scientists, if the brain shrinks even in a mild case of the corona, then it is equal to getting old in a decade. Along with this, cases of anxiety and depression are seen more in the survivors till two months after recovery. According to a study published in the Lancet Psychiatry journal, long-term disorders such as brain fog, epilepsy, and seizures may persist for the next two years.

 

A long covid serious problem for adults

 

According to research, the problems of long covid, such as mood changes and anxiety disorders, have become a bigger problem for adults than for children. The study's co-author Max Taquet says, "It is good news that the risk of mental disorders after corona is not long-term and there is no risk in children."

 

Although disorders such as seizures and epilepsy can be seen in people for up to 2 years, which is a matter of concern. Researchers say that these problems can damage the cells that take care of blood vessels. This increases the risk of blood clots, which can turn into a fatal problem.

 

Also Read: Covid-19: Corona wreaks havoc on China, girls are postponing marriage plans, and fewer children are born in the country

1 Like 0 Dislike
Previous news Next news
Other news

Ranbir Kapoor: Animal star Ranbir Kapoor was seen hugging a fan, the actor's cute expression went viral

Bollywood superstar Ranbir Kapoor is constantly in the news for the film Animal. The film made hu

Chhath festival celebrated across the country: PM Modi extends greetings, Bihar CM offers Usha Arghya to the rising sun from his residence.

Chhath, the grand festival of sun worship, is being celebrated across the country. This festival,

Cricket 'King' Virat Kohli delivers a spectacular review of GOAT Ranveer's Dhurandhar 2, writing: 'For four hours, I...'

Ranveer Singh's film, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, shows no signs of slowing down at the box office.

The government blocks 18 OTT platforms, 19 websites, 10 apps, and 57 social media handles, takes action against obscene content

The central government has banned 18 OTT platforms from publishing obscene and indecent content.

Bangladesh Unrest: Violence against minorities continues unabated in Bangladesh; six Hindus killed in 18 days.

Attacks against minorities in Bangladesh show no sign of stopping. In the violence that erupted a

The powers of the Waqf Board will be reduced, what changes will be made in the new Act? Read why the amendment was needed

Amidst the controversy over Waqf properties and the demand to control the rights of the Waqf Boar

Covid-19 In Pakistan: Pakistan's preparations to fight Corona are incomplete, not serious about the virus: report

The cases of the global pandemic corona virus are increasing rapidly once again in Pakistan. It s

Chinese hackers targeting governments around the world are identified by the name of Advance Persistent Threat.

Chinese state-backed hacker groups are targeting government institutions and companies around the

RCB vs CSK: After the victory, MS Dhoni recited ballads in praise of this young Indian cricketer, remembered Dwane bravo

RCB vs CSK: The 24th match of IPL 2023 was played between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Chennai

Pakistani security forces killed 11 terrorists: Commander Hafizullah Tore was also killed during the search operation in Waziristan.

Pakistan's security forces have killed 11 terrorists including 2 suicide bombers during the searc

Sign up to write
Sign up now if you have flare of writing..
Login   |   Register
Follow Us
Indyaspeak @ Facebook Indyaspeak @ Twitter Indyaspeak @ Pinterest RSS



Play Free Quiz and Win Cash