Summary
Some degree of post-viral fatigue (PVF) or debility is a fairly common occurrence after any type of viral infection.Fortunately, in most cases, this is short lived and there is a steady return to normal health over a period of a few weeks.However, in some cases, a full return to normal health takes months rather than weeks.Additional symptoms may also develop, where the term post-viral fatigue syndrome (PVFS) may be a more appropriate diagnosis.
The situation with persisting fatigue following COVID-19 infection appears to be rather more complicated than what happens with other viral illnesses.
Content
The ME Association has produced a leaflet which includes guidance on the following:
- what is PVF and PVFS?
- what are the symptoms of PVF and PVFS?
- PVFS and possible progression to ME/CFS
- management of PVF and PVFS
- convalescence
- activity management
- mental wellbeing
- nutrition
- sleep
- work and education
- finances
- drug treatments
- when to check with your GP
- research into PVF and PVFS
- further information.
Covid-19 and post-viral fatigue syndrome (ME Association, 30 April 2020)
https://www.meassociation.org.uk/2020/04/covid-19-and-post-viral-fatigue-syndrome-by-dr-charles-shepherd-30-april-2020/
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