'Post-Covid fatigue, brain fog real and affect patients, but not permanent'

Post-Covid infections are among the most common complications, and they are being triggered by unnecessary or long-term Post-COVID infections are among the most common complications, anuse of steroids

Many patients who have recovered from COVID-19 report continued fatigue and forgetfulness, a condition being described as the COVID-19 brain fog. While some mild complications of COVID-19 after recovery, such as a persistent low-grade fever, could be more perceived than real, the brain fog does affect patients, lasts longer than expected, but is temporary, says Tanu Singhal, consultant, paediatrics and infectious diseases specialist at the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital.

Post-COVID infections are among the most common complications, and they are being triggered by unnecessary or long-term use of steroids among COVID-19 patients, Singhal says, adding that it is important to not