37% of COVID-19 Patients , Have at Least One Long-Term Symptom, Study Says.<br />On Sept. 29, a large study from <br />Oxford University and the National Institute for Health Research was made public.<br />The study found that 37% of patients had at least one long-term coronavirus symptom three to six months after becoming infected.<br />After investigating symptoms in over 270,000 people who had recovered, .<br />the most common symptoms were breathing problems, abdominal issues, pain, fatigue and anxiety/depression.<br />the most common symptoms were breathing problems, abdominal issues, pain, fatigue and anxiety/depression.<br />The study also revealed that the symptoms were more common among women and those who had been hospitalized with COVID-19.<br />Additionally, women and young people were more likely to suffer from headaches, abdominal symptoms and mental health issues.<br />while men and older people had more cognitive problems and difficulty breathing.<br />We need to identify the mechanisms underlying the diverse symptoms that can affect survivors, Pal Harrison, Oxford University professor and study lead, via Reuters.<br />This information will be essential if the long-term health consequences of COVID-19 are to be prevented or treated effectively, Pal Harrison, Oxford University professor and study lead, via Reuters
