WHAT CAUSES LONG COVID?
Four main potential causes are seen
- Viral Persistence and Reservoirs
This lingering viral presence might trigger ongoing inflammation and immune system activation, contributing to prolonged symptoms. Similar examples are Herpes virus( chicken pox virus) CMV or EBV infections
- Dysregulation of the Immune System
Caused by abnormal or dysregulated immune response. This chronic immune response can lead to inflammation and symptoms affecting various organs and systems.
- Vascular and Micro-vascular Damage
Covid virus causes inflammation and damage to blood vessels including micro-vascular damage, blood clotting abnormalities, and impaired blood flow. These vascular effects can contribute to symptoms such as fatigue, brain fog, and difficulty breathing.
- Neurological and Autoimmune Factors
Neurological symptoms, including cognitive difficulties, headaches, and neuropathy may be due to direct effect on the nervous system by virus or an autoimmune response leading to inflammation and damage to various tissues, including the nervous system.
COMMON SYMPTOMS
HEART
- Chest Pain
- Palpitations
- POTS
LUNGS
- Cough
- Dyspnoea
- Breathing difficulty
IMMUNE SYSTEM
- New allergies
- Autoimmune disorders
PANCREAS
- Diabetes
GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT
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- Abdominal pain
- Nausea & Vomiting
- Gut dysbiosis
- Viral persistence and viral reservoir
NEUROLOGICAL SYSTEM
- Cognitive impairment (brain fog)
- Memory loss
- Fatigue
- Disturbed sleep
- Tinnitus
- Dysautonamia
- Neuropathic pain
KIDNEYS, SPLEEN AND LIVER
- Kidney, Liver & Spleen injury
BLOOD VESSELS
- Fatigue
- Blood clot (Deep vein thrombosis, Pulmonary embolism)
- Coagulopathy
- Endothelial dysfunction
- Microangiopathy & Microclots
- Stroke
REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
- Erectile dysfunction
- Reduced sperm count
- Menstrual irregularity
- Severe pre-menstrual symptoms and bleeding
MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM
- Joint and muscle pain
- Nerve pain
- Widespread body pain
WHAT IS UNIQUE ABOUT THE LONG COVID TREATMENTS THAT ARE OFFERED AT ATHMA LIFE SCIENCES?
There is no single treatment for Long COVID. So, identification of potential causes and managing the root cause of problems are the mainstay of Long COVID treatment.
We offer a compassionate care journey to renewed health with our pioneering Long COVID Management Services, where personalized care meets cutting-edge medical expertise for a tailored recovery experience.
Dr. Thottungal is an expert in performing specific procedures like Stellate ganglion block, vagus nerve stimulation to treat autonomic dysfunction and various pain procedures for treating Long COVID related pain conditions under ultrasound and other image guidance which are not offered by most of other Long COVID services.
Reclaim your vitality and well-being with our comprehensive Long COVID Management Services, designed to guide you through every phase of recovery with a multidisciplinary approach led by expert healthcare professionals
We offer a unique blend of medical innovation, virtual support, and holistic wellness to support you on your healing journey and empowers you to rebuild strength, resilience, and overall well-being.
You will experience the difference in care with our state-of-the-art holistic Long COVID Management Services, providing a bridge between medical expertise and individualised personalised support, so you can thrive beyond the challenges of long-term symptoms.
CONSULTATION
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COVID REHABILITATION – 6 WEEKS PROGRAMME
ATHMA Life Sciences use a personalised holistic approach to treat root causes along with symptom management using ATHMA methodology.
We understand your body and your responses to treatment are unique and one-size-fits-all approach to Long COVID treatment does not work with a standardised program. Treatment plans are made depending on your condition and your priorities over a period of 6 weeks.
Treatment of Lifestyle diseases along with long covid– Lifestyle modification advice for immunity boosting, lifestyle disease remission or management will be given as most Long COVID patients have underlying long term conditions which puts them at a higher risk of long covid and further covid infections.
Autonomic dysfunction reset– vagus nerve stimulation by various methods with appropriate vagus nerve reset procedures may be adopted to treat autonomic dysregulation.
Prescription for management and rehabilitation plan based on the specific symptoms
- Cardiovascular symptoms- palpitation, chest pain, high blood pressure
- Respiratory symptoms-shortness of breath, cough, chest pain
- Gut symptoms- diarrhoea, vomiting, pain
- Neurological/brain symptoms- brain fog, anxiety, depression
- Genitourinary symptoms- loss of bladder control
- Metabolic symptoms- diabetic management, hypercholesterolemia, thyroid dysfunction
- Musculoskeletal symptoms- joint pain, widespread pain, muscle pain
- Dermatological symptoms- rashes and skin conditions
- Immunological symptoms- allergies. autoimmune conditions, Mast cell activation syndrome
- ENT symptoms- loss of smell, tinnitus, ear problems, balance problems
- Psychological symptoms- acute confusion, anxiety, depression, stress
- Sexual symptoms- loss of libido, fatigue, low sperm count
- Menstrual symptoms- amenorrhoea, irregular cycle, dysmenorrhoea
Multidisciplinary input recommendations (Nutritionist, Psychologist, physiotherapist, Yoga, wellness coach/fitness trainer) as needed
Sleep management advice
PROGRAMME CHART
- Week 1:
Master consultation (Initial assessment)
Duration: 90 mts
Medium: Video conference / Personal visit
Prerequisites: Personal health records and history captured in pre-assessment form
Assessment/Treatment: You will be assessed asking detailed medical history, covid history, symptoms history and lifestyle related questions. The investigation results will be assessed and explained in full. A provisional diagnosis will be given based on this and if needed, the Doctor will suggest further tests to find the root cause of your problem
Expected outcome: Treatment plan for first week and targets
- Week 2-5:
Follow up
Duration: 15 mts
Medium: Telephone
Communication over Whatsapp on emergency/queries
Assessment/Treatment: Chart your programme journey, with interventions and trends, with a close-up of your progress. Plan for the upcoming week based on your progress and symptoms. Medications, with your personal doctor in loop, may be altered or reduced from time to time
- Week 6:
Master consultation (End of program)
Duration: 90 mts
Medium: Video conference / Personal visit
Assessment/Treatment: Detailed Future planning and empowering you to continue with your post COVID life
Expected outcome: A Clinical report and plan covering milestones, status at different stages and future plan and suggestions