Do I have Long Covid?

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Long Covid (also known as post-COVID-19 condition and post-COVID-19 syndrome) is the experience of still being unwell in the weeks, months or even years following a COVID-19 infection.

Common symptoms include:

Mental Health

Nervous system and mental health

  • Headaches
  • Dizziness
  • Pins and needles
  • Loss of taste/smell or altered taste/smell
  • Visual disturbance
  • Restless legs
  • Head pressure
  • Eye problems such as blurred vision and squinting
  • Numbness including in limbs and genital areas
  • Sleep disturbance
  • Cognitive problems such as “brain fog”, trouble thinking, loss of concentration or memory issues
  • Altered sensations in the body
  • Speech problems, difficulty talking and not being able to find the words
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Weak bladder and incontinence
Respiratory

Respiratory System

  • Cough
  • Shortness of breath
  • Chest tightness, pressure or pain
Mental Health

Cardiovascular

  • Palpitations
  • Chest pain
Gut

Gut

  • Vomiting
  • Loss of appetite
  • Diarrhoea
  • Feeling sick
  • Abdominal pain
Mental Health

Musculoskeletal

  • Muscle and joint pains
  • Leg pain
  • Problems walking
Nervous system

Ear, Nose and Throat

  • Earache
  • Nasal congestion
  • Sneezing
  • Hoarse voice
  • Tinnitus
Mental Health

Skin and Hair

  • Rashes
  • Itching
  • Hair loss
  • Skin discolouration such as brown spots and/or marks

General

  • Fatigue
  • Fever
  • Chills
  • Circulation problems including going hot and cold
  • Not being able to eat certain foods
  • Low libido
  • Pain and/or pressure in glands

These symptoms may change and come and go at different times. They can also be triggered or worsen hours or days following mental or physical exertion.

Some of the symptoms you are experiencing may be associated with Long Covid. You can check your symptoms and support options by clicking this link.

If you are suffering with symptoms, please seek advice from a healthcare professional.