The Most Common Long COVID Symptoms Doctors Are Seeing Right Now
There has been research into which of these are the most common, and the findings have varied. One
But doctors say they see a range. “The most common symptoms we see in individuals are things like fatigue, brain fog, sleep disorders, joint aches, and a variety of gastrointestinal issues,” says Thomas Russo, M.D., a professor and chief of infectious diseases at the University at Buffalo in New York.
Ultimately, all the symptoms associated with long COVID “reinforces that COVID is not just a respiratory tract disorder—it can affect the body all over,” Dr. Russo says.It’s admittedly tricky. “There’s not a diagnostic test for long COVID and it’s important to have a medical evaluation to rule out another cause of symptoms first,” Dr. Adalja says.
“If you notice new symptoms, it’s prudent to have them assessed,” Dr. Russo says. “It could be related to COVID or it could be something completely different. Regardless, it’s important to get assessed to learn what is causing the symptoms and what can be done to alleviate those symptoms.”It’s difficult to say for certain how long long COVID symptoms will last in any one person, Dr. Russo says.
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