by Reuters Wednesday, 29 September 2021 11:06 GMT<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sept 29 (Reuters) – At least one long-term COVID-19 symptom was found in 37% of patients three to six months after they were infected by the virus, a large study from Oxford University and the National Institute for Health Research showed on Wednesday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The most common symptoms included breathing problems, fatigue, pain and anxiety, Oxford University said, after investigating symptoms in over 270,000 people recovering from COVID-19.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The symptoms were more frequent among people who had been previously hospitalised with COVID-19 and were slightly more common among women, according to the study.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The study did not provide any detailed causes of long-COVID symptoms, their severity, or how long they could last.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It, however, said older people and men had more breathing difficulties and cognitive problems, whereas young people and women had more headaches, abdominal symptoms and anxiety or depression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“We need to identify the mechanisms underlying the diverse symptoms that can affect survivors,” said Oxford University professor Paul Harrison, who headed the study.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“This information will be essential if the long-term health consequences of COVID-19 are to be prevented or treated effectively,” Harrison added. (<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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