Have you noticed that after mental stress your physical fatigue increases even more? It is actually a symptom of chronic burst syndrome that brings together physical and mental problems. People felt similar symptoms even after Kovid.
During the Kovid-19 epidemic, doctors faced a long-lasting post-viral disease and many more symptoms. Due to which the curiosity about long covids between healthcare providers and patients started increasing. Long covid has symptoms like fatigue, brain fog (dull brain), insomnia and body pain. These symptoms are a more confused, long-term debate disease, which is similar to chronic fatigue syndrome ie long-lasting fatigue.
It is also known as myelgic encephalomyalitis (me). There was so much similarity between these two that, this forced people associated with the health world to think that these are two different diseases or the chronic disease has been referred to the new name. Those who suffer from Kovid during Kornavirus, do the symptoms of chronic burst syndrome see more in them?
These are slightly complex questions. Which are associated with a common problem that seems like fatigue. So we talked to Dr. Sushila Kataria to understand this in detail but in easy language. Dr. Sushila Medanta Hospital, Gurugram has a senior director, internal medicine.
Understand what is chronic fatigue syndrome
Chronic fatigue syndrome is a serious condition. Its specialty is excessive fatigue, which does not go away even after resting. It further increases in the event of physical or mental stress. The underlying cause of CFS is not determined, but it occurs after viral infection.
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Dr. Sushila Kataria says, “CFS people report a variety of symptoms- such as Brain Fog, Sleeplessness, Chronic Pain, Chronic Pain, Dizziness and Digestive Problems.
Importantly, no decisive tests are available for the diagnosis of CFS. The diagnosis is based on symptoms and eliminates other possible medical conditions. Till now chronic burst syndrome has not been referred to from the class of a particular disease. Adequate evidence has also not been available for its research. ”
And what is long covid? (What is long covid)
Dr. Sushila Kataria explains, “With the growth of Kovid-19 globally, a large number of people reported frequent symptoms even after recovering from acute infection. For many people, these symptoms continued for weeks, and in some cases, stretched for months and emerged in people who had only experienced a light or un-symptomatic covid.
The word Long Covid or Post-Acute Sequel of SARS-Cov-2 infection (PASC) was coined to describe the incident. ”
The condition was officially referred to as Long Covid or Post-Acute Sequel of SARS-Cov-2 infection (PASC) to identify its prolonged habitat effect.
Symptoms associated with long covid include (Symptoms of long covid)
- Severe fatigue
- Brain fog
- Breathing shortness
- Chest pain
- Sleep
- Joints and muscle pain
- Anxiety and depression
Like CFS, long covid affects daily functioning and quality of life. Some patients have been unable to return to work or do basic work.
Equalities between Long Kovid and CFS (long covid and cfs)
CFS and long covid have some special similarities. Both conditions:
- Viral infection occurs
- Similar symptoms show, especially fatigue and brain fog
- Affects women at high rates
- There is a lack of clear diagnostic criteria or deforestation
Apart from these, the pattern of repeated and low symptoms appears in both the conditions. They are often misunderstood or dismissed by medical professionals. Identification of Post-Eccentric Malaise (PEM)-Determination of symptoms after physical or mental exertion-CFS and Long Kovid are reported by both patients.
What is the reason for these similarities in both
Recent studies indicate that both conditions may have built -in biological mechanisms. Some proposed principles include-
- Dysfunction of the immune system: Both diseases may include chronic inflammation or highly active immune response.
- Autonomous nervous system laxity: Which is known as dysotonomia, it can cause irregularities in heart rate, blood pressure and digestion.
- Mitochondriel lacquer: Bad energy production can explain excessive fatigue.
- Viral firmness: Some scientists believe that pieces of viruses (eg SARS-Kov-2 or Epstein-bar virus) may remain in the body and trigger symptoms more.
- Damage in microclot and blood vessel: These can reduce oxygen delivery to tissues, causing fatigue and brain fog.
However still under the study, these organic overlaps inform that why long can copy CFS or even trigger it.
Is Long Kovid a new form of CFS?
This question is still a matter of debate. Some experts argue that Long Covid is essentially a sub-promotion of post-viral syndrome, with ME/CFS the most famous example. Others warns against joining both, given that long covid may include a wide range of issues related to organs such as heart swelling or lung marks.
However, a sudden increase in long covid cases is attracting more attention on CFS than ever. The ME/CFS patients have ever taken years to advocate for long covid research headlines. Overlap is motivating scientists to better understand post-viral diseases, which potentially leading to both patient groups.
Understand this in easy language
For individuals suffering from long covid, it is necessary to identify its similarity with CFS. Many people are finding resources and communities through ME/CFS support groups. However, it also offers challenges.
Since the ME/CFS is historically underestimated and has been treated less, long covid patients may face similar obstacles in care, including doubts and lack of effective treatment from healthcare providers.
Nevertheless, there is a ray of hope. Governments, research institutes and global health bodies are now investing important resources to study long covids. For example, the US National Health Institute (NIH) has initiated a recover initiative to understand and address the long-term effects of Kovid-19.
Better understanding and treatment
The relationship between CFS and Long Kovid is not only academic – it has a real effect on diagnosis, treatment and patient care. Increased awareness and money can eventually highlight the mechanisms that have been elusive for decades. In addition, therapy being developed for long covids, such as antiviral treatment, immune modulator and rehabilitation strategies, can also help CFS patients.
If Long Covid is actually the modern face of an old syndrome, this can be the moment when CFS eventually gets the medical recognition that he deserves.
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