COVID-Long (Post-Acute COVID Syndrome)
Above- Colorized electron micrograph of Sars-CoV-2 virus
Credit: Scripps
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If you are worried that you may have new onset of COVID symptoms, and are suffering shortness of breath or a rapid heart rate, please go to the nearest emergency room for an evaluation.
The Doc Shop provide same or next-day non-emergency services for people who have COVID, with a focus focused on early treatment and helping those people who have recovered from the initial COVID illness and have lingering or new symptoms.
Contact Sharon Lee Family Health Care at the Doc Shop:
For an appointment at 5407 Johnson Drive through the internet (button below) or phone 913-362-0220.
The Doc on COVID Long (Long-haulers) or Post-Acute COVID Syndrome
COVID Long is a syndrome that is found in up to 25% of people who have been infected and mostly recovered from the initial COVID infection.
Some people have no residual and others may have signigicant long-term symptoms.
COVID Long symptomatic care - patients report relief from many of the debilitating effects through available therapeutics.
Lingering symptoms after COVID recovery may be COVID-Long
If you have experienced any of the following symptoms after a COVID illness, you may wish to call for an evaluation. We believe that while our understanding of COVID-Long is evolving, many of the symptoms can be reduced through currently available treatment modalities. Call today 913-362-0220.
COVID Long may cause serious damage to the heart, lungs and nervous system. If you suffered from COVID and now are experiencing symptoms, you should have a full evaluation. Call Dr. Lee for testing and review of treatment options.
Lingering symptoms of COVID may include:
- Fatigue
- Shortness of breath
- Cough
- Joint pain
- Chest pain
- Muscle pain or headache
- Fast or pounding heartbeat
- Loss of smell or taste
- Memory, concentration or sleep problems
- Rash or hair loss
After evaluation, some people may require referral to specialists such as cardiologists, pulmonologists or neurologists for more serious effects. The Doc Shop utilizes specialists in several of the metropolitan area's hospital systems.
Sars-CoV-2 virus
Electron Micrograph of Sars-CoV-2 virus showing "crown" of spike proteins
Credit: National Infection Service SPL
Sars-CoV-2 is a virus that causes COVID which has devastated people around the globe. Most people recover and are able to go about their daily activities within a days as the initial symptoms resolve. But, for a good many (up to 30% in some studies) some of the effects may linger or even worsen. Researchers continues on COVID Long and the Doc Shop is ready with the latest information and treatment options to reduce the symptoms of COVID Long.
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Rapid COVID PCR tests are available at the Doc Shop - results in 15 minutes.
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What about COVID Vaccinations?
Vaccines available in the U.S. are safe and effective. Whether you have access to the Pfizer, Moderna, or Johnson & Johnson vaccinations, it is strongly recommended that you get immunized soon. They are all showing efficacy and safety.