Much is still unknown about how Covid-19 affects people over time. A lot of studies have shown that Covid-19 can result in prolonged illness and persistent symptoms. This can also affect young adults who have no medical illness. It is important to know whether Covid-19 infection has harmed your immune system, and also the current functions of your organs.
The most common Long Covid symptoms are as below :
- Breathing difficulty
- Fatigue
- Stomach pain
- An altered sense of smell or taste
- Cough
- Headache
- Diarrhea
- Chest pain & palpitation
- Joint or muscle pain
Covid-19 may also increase the risk of long-term health problems which may affect your :
1. Heart- damage to the heart muscle, heart failure
2. Lungs- damage to lung tissue and restrictive lung failure
3. Brain and nervous system - Loss of sense of smell, Consequences of thromboembolic events such as pulmonary embolism, heart attack, stroke, Cognitive impairment (e.g. memory & concentration)
4. Mental health- Anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, sleep disturbance
5. Musculoskeletal & others- Joint and muscle pain, Chronic fatigue
What does Post Covid Screening include?
This special package includes a total of 10 tests (with over 100 indicators) which include :
- Cortisol
- Hs- CRP
- D-Dimer
- Ferritin
- LDH
- Vitamin D - optional (will include extra charges)
- + ALL the Basic Tests