Some patients feeling side-effects after recovering from Covid-19

Some patients feeling side-effects after recovering from Covid-19

The recovery portion of this on-going struggle-- much like the back-and forth we've had trying to keep the virus at bay-- the road to recovery-- not exactly a straight-shot yes-- many bumps-- even detours along "recovery road" and tonight new research from the mayo clinic-- shining a light on some of the long-term side effects-- 44-news reporter marisa patwa explains... for some, recovering from covid-19 isn their last battle with the virus with patients across the tri- state still feeling side- effects -- some even long term.

"we're seeing some patients that have heart conditions that persist behind the initial infection.

Things like myochridis where you get inflammation and damage to the heart."

Some patients are even experiencing cognitive issues.

"things like mood disorders or just other neuro cognitive disorders such as potentially dementia or other things that impact your memory so there is some thought that could be a long-term side-effect as well."

But it not just those with severe cases that are feeling sick after covid-19 "there are reports of symptoms from patients who were fairly asymptomatic or short lived symptoms have some of these long term side-effects."

One newburgh woman i spoke with who had a mild case of covid-19 says she still feeling symptoms after recovering.

"i have i think some residual fatigue and some residual sinus issues so i think i'm one of the lucky ones who kind of escaped those long term problems."

Deaconess officials say while this data is still new, it solidifies the importance of using safety precautions.

"i know we're hearing it all around but it never hurts to hear again the importance of wearing our mask and social distancing and washing our hands.

Preventing this disease in the first place is the best way to take care of these long term side-effects."

The treatment plans for those still felling unwell after quarantining will vary case by case.

Reporting in evansville marisa patwa 44news new tonight-- at five