Post-viral fatigue is an extended period of tiredness and exhaustion one may feel after recovering from a viral infection. the reason for this fatigue is not known. Some suggest it is the afterload of the inflammatory reactions in the body or a response to a few of the viruses that linger in the body. Post viral fatigue may last from weeks to months.
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What are the symptoms of post-viral fatigue syndrome?
Query: Hello doctor, I have recovered from COVID-19 just before ten days. Now, pain is starting down the sternum on the left side, and there is dizziness and heaviness in the head. There is no fever and pain while breathing, but there is pain while touching that part. Also, there is no pinning or burns. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for the query. I can understand your concern. According to your statement, you have recently recovered from COVID infections. However, now you have been suffering from left-sided chest pain below the left sternum, dizziness, and feeling heaviness in your head. ... Read Full »
What are the reasons for excessive fatigue in viral infections?
Query: Hi doctor, My father is on the 14th day of COVID-19 illness. Initially, he had a cough alone for the first two days, but he has a fever for the last 12 days. Till yesterday, the fever reduces with the tablet Paracetamol and after six or seven hours, it comes back, but today there is no fever. As of ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. According to your statement, your father has been suffering from COVID-19 and COVID associated complications like fever, cough, extreme weakness, loss of appetite, etc. As your father is on day 14 of COVID-19 illness today, he should un... Read Full »
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