Avaliação dos Aspectos Rlacionados à Memória e a Dor Músculo Esqueléticas em Sequelas Neurológicas Pós-Covid
Keywords:
COVID-19, Central Nervous System, musculoskeletal pain, memory, SARS-CoV-2Abstract
The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by SARS-CoV-2, deeply impacts global health, affecting both the physical and mental well-being of those infected. Besides respiratory symptoms, the infection can lead to persistent neurological and musculoskeletal manifestations. The invasion of the central nervous system by the virus, through various means, triggers inflammations that impair cognition and memory. Patients report sequelae such as "brain fog," memory impairment, and fatigue, even after the acute phase. Myalgia, fatigue, and back pain are common in terms of musculoskeletal aspects, suggesting a direct invasion of the virus into muscles, along with inflammatory cytokines and treatment effects. Post-COVID-19 syndrome persists for more than 12 weeks, while long COVID-19 syndrome is characterized by fatigue, memory problems, and shortness of breath for over 6 weeks. Several factors cause such neurological and musculoskeletal problems, so it is extremely important for health professionals to research the range of factors that can contribute to pain and post-COVID cognitive changes, knowing their influences on the individual's life and the people with whom they relate. Given that chronic pain causes suffering in several areas of life.
