Surviving COVID-19

Your Survived COVID-19; What’s Next?
​In the vast majority of cases, COVID-19 symptoms clear up in a matter of weeks, with some only experiencing mild symptoms and some not experiencing any symptoms at all. Even if you survive COVID-19 without any serious tolls on your health, though, you may be still facing some serious impacts to your physical and mental well-being.

According to the CDC, a wide range of potential long-term health consequences of COVID-19, including:

• Shortness of breath
• Tiredness or Fatigue
• Chest or stomach pain
• Sleep problems
• Cough
• Headaches
• Difficulty thinking or concentrating
• A pins-and-needles feeling
• Lightheadedness
• Diarrhea
• Heart palpitations
• Rash
• Mood changes
• Changes in smell or taste
• Changes in menstrual period cycles

Patients who contract COVID-19 sometimes report these symptoms months after contracting the virus. Along with these symptoms, the CDC also states that COVID-19 is sometimes responsible for causing long-term organ damage and autoimmune conditions, stating that the multi-organ effects of COVID-19 can impact heart, lung, and brain function along with causing various autoimmune conditions.
If you have contracted COVID-19 at any point, it is important to speak with your physician to determine if a preventitive plan is best suited for you. While it is true that some individuals are more at risk for post-COVID complications than others, it’s also important to determine whether additional treatment is necessary.

Schedule An Appointment with HALO for COVID-19 Testing

First things First! It is necessary to determine whether you have indeed contracted COVID-19. In cases with milder symptoms, it isn’t always so easy to tell. However, even mild cases of COVID-19 can still sometimes lead to serious long-term complications. At HALO. our team of professionals gladly assist you in determining if you have been infected with COVID-19 at any point in the past as well as molecular testing to determine if you are currently infected with the virus. To schedule an appointment for one or both of these tests and begin your path to COVID-19 recovery, be sure to contact us today.