In these times of uncertainty, although the rising recovery rates being around 90% gives us a bleak gleam of hope, various scientific studies and reports show that many patients who recovered from COVID-19 and tested negative for the virus later tested positive again after a few days. But for most of the recovered patients, getting back to a normal healthy life becomes extremely difficult due to post-Covid complications. In general, for a COVID-19 patient suffering from mild symptoms, it usually takes around 2 weeks, whereas for a seriously infected person with moderate to critical symptoms, it might take about a month.

With the infection spreading every day in an exponential manner, doctors strictly advise the recovered patients to take the vaccine after appropriate time and continue maintaining precautionary measures to keep up the health. In conjunction with the Covid treatment, our immune system combats rigorously to destroy the virus, but it is increasingly reported after several scientific studies and going through numerous recovered cases that the SARS-CoV-2 virus can leave in its wake long-lasting, lingering side effects long after the viral load has been depreciated. Apart from Long Covid, the virus can literally impact many vital organs of the body, either directly or hamper the overall immune response.

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Doctors and scientists reveal that there are several markers inside our blood and immune system which can reveal to what extent the body is affected by the virus. Even though a person has recovered from Covid-19, he or she still needs to be cautious for the next few days and hence, instead of simply testing negative, and following post-covid care, post-recovery tests are strictly recommended for patients to gather solid information regarding their health. For example, there are several tests and scans that are extremely beneficial to find out the impact of the deadly virus on vital organs including the lungs, heart, gastrointestinal system etc.

If you have recovered from Covid-19, here are a few tests and scans that you might want to undergo to avoid severe health complications later:

Suggested Tests Post Recovery From Covid-19

IgG Antibody Test:

Antibodies are proteins created by our body’s immune system soon after we have been infected with a virus or vaccinated. The igG antibody tests not only look for antibodies in your blood to determine if you had a past infection with the SARS-Cov-2 virus but also look for helpful antibodies that would significantly prevent any future infections. Determining the level of antibodies in your blood will reveal how immune-protected you are and whether you are eligible for plasma donation. In case, you plan to donate plasma, wait for about 1-2 weeks to develop antibodies, get the igG test done within a month of recovery and be ready to help a person in need.

Complete Blood Count Test:

The complete blood profile is mainly done to measure the different types of blood cells (RBCs, WBCs, Platelets) and gives a fair idea of how well your body responded to the Covid infection and the treatment. This also helps the treating doctor or the patient to provide appropriate guidance about the necessary measures that need to be taken post-recovery.

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Neuro-Function Tests:

Many patients have reported the symptoms they faced long after they were diagnosed with a negative Covid-19 report. These symptoms often termed Long Covid were mainly characterized by neurological and psychological problems along with fatigue, respiratory symptoms and gut-related issues.  Additionally, symptoms like brain fog, anxiety, tremors, dizziness, are also reported by many people post-recovery. Especially, women above 40 are at high risk and strictly require priority testing. Hence tests for the brain and neurological functions are a must after recovery.

Chest Scan:

HRCT scans are being highly accosted right now for their accuracy in detecting disease severity in the case of the highly infectious Covid-19. It chiefly analyzes the level of lung involvement caused by the disease. Alongside other symptoms, many people post-recovery are found complaining about problems related to the lungs and breathing. Hence, HRCT scans are strictly advised by medical professionals as it accurately detects disease severity and helps in knowing the level of lung involvement caused by COVID-19. Additionally, repeated CT scans and lung function tests could also be helpful to determine full recovery.

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Cardiac Screenings:

Doctors and scientific experts believe that COVID-19 infection triggers a widespread inflammation throughout the body, causing mild to moderate damage of heart muscles, arrhythmias and finally lead to complications such as myocarditis, which is one of the most common post-covid recovery problems reported in the majority populace. Especially, people already suffering from cardiac comorbidities can even face aggravated issues. Hence, getting proper imaging scans and heart function tests should be a top priority for people, mainly for those who suffered from moderate to severe infection. People who had chest pain as one of their main symptoms should take special precautions, consult with the doctor and undergo necessary tests to avoid complications.