Much scientific research into the long-term consequences of corona is not yet available, because it has been relatively recently that corona made many people sick. That is why NOS asked 3 doctors, general practitioners, researchers, patients and physiotherapists about the most frequently heard complaints that people report to them.
We also looked at research that does exist, such as an inquiry from the Long Fund among 1622 people with long-term complaints. That research will soon be published in a medical journal.
The complaints are also investigated abroad. For example, the large-scale COVID Symptoms Study is underway in the United Kingdom. 4 million people downloaded the app from the survey and report their complaints daily since the lockdown in the country.
Recognition
Researcher Claire Stevens: “Half of the people are better 10 to 13 days after the first symptoms. 1 in 10 still reports complaints 30 days later. At least 15 different complaints, such as fatigue, headaches and palpitations. Six weeks later, 200,000 people still have complaints. “
Research into long-term complaints is important for patients, explains pulmonologist Hans in ‘t Veen. “Complaints are not always recognized. And if you haven’t been tested, you don’t know if you’ve had covid-19.” If you do have persistent complaints, it is very difficult to get the right support, he says. “From your environment, but also from practitioners. That leads to anger and frustration. It is important that the long-term symptoms are recognized.”
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