ArabiaWeather - The leading specialist in neurological diseases at the Ministry of Health in Moscow, Maxim Sutormin, pointed out that disturbances in sleep quality may affect a wide range of individuals, including young people and middle-aged people. Therefore, sleep disturbance can be one of the persistent signs. Post -Covid-19 .
The specialist explained that lack of sleep may be a sign of previous infection with the Corona virus, as he pointed out that the problem of insomnia is due to side effects, and in this context, the disorder is linked to problems in the respiratory and cardiovascular systems during periods of sleep, and in explaining the situation, he said:
“One effect is the development of fibrosis in people who have recovered from the Corona virus, which leads to shortness of breath and short-term apnea during sleep. At the second point, after recovery from “Covid-19”, the heart rhythms change, which hinders sound sleep.”
Disturbances in sleep quality can affect broad categories of individuals, including young and middle-aged individuals. As a result, sleep disturbance may appear as part of post-Covid syndrome.
Dr. Yuri Beketov pointed out the need to pay attention to the level of stress and tension, as the body is fragile under severe pressure, which makes it more vulnerable to infection with the Corona virus or any other infection. In this context, the doctor advised conducting short psychological tests to assess the level of stress and take the necessary measures. To control it.
How the Covid-19 virus affects our sleep poses multiple mysteries, as the virus changes complex processes in the nervous system in unexpected ways, and can sometimes result in long-term symptoms. Because of this, understanding the link between immunity and the nervous system may be key to understanding this disease and reducing its spread.
During the pandemic, cases of insomnia and sleep disorders have increased, and the Department of Neurology at Johns Hopkins University has received increasing consultation requests from patients suffering from these conditions. Doctors indicate that the increase in these disorders may be the result of stress and anxiety resulting from the pandemic. Despite this, sleep patterns have begun to In change around the world, as studies showed that three-quarters of the population in Britain experienced a change in sleep patterns during the pandemic.
In the context of events, doctors noticed the emergence of an interesting pattern in recent months, and despite the persistence of sleep disorders; Due to the stress associated with the pandemic, the appearance of confusing symptoms has had a special impact on those who have recovered from “Covid-19”. In this context, this condition is called “Covid-insomnia”. However, in recent months, some cases have shown unexpected changes. In attention, headaches, brain confusion, and muscle fatigue, while confirming that sleep disorders remain a primary concern, doctors alerted that this may be part of “long Covid,” as symptoms continue for an indefinite period after the person recovers from the virus, and expectations indicate that sleep disorders may It will be the beginning of long-term effects that we could witness in the coming years.
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