TLDR Long COVID can cause lasting health issues like fatigue and brain fog, especially in those with severe initial infections or no vaccination.
The document discusses Long COVID or Post-COVID Conditions (PCC), which are health issues that persist, recur, or newly develop four or more weeks after a COVID-19 infection. A literature review from 2021 to 2025 highlights the prevalence of symptoms across cardiopulmonary, dermatological, neurological, and rheumatological fields. Risk factors include severe initial infection, comorbidities, and lack of vaccination. Common symptoms include arrhythmias, chest pain, telogen effluvium (hair loss), brain fog, and chronic fatigue. Understanding PCC is crucial for managing the health of COVID "long haulers."
A man had temporary hair loss after a spinal cord injury, with some permanent thinning remaining.
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