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Long Covid: Gejala dan Cara Pencegahannya

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Sebuah artikel dalam Journal of The Royal of Medicine (2021) menyebutkan bahwa penderita covid-19 pernah mengalami penyakit ringan hingga sedang. Waktu pemulihan rata-rata setelah terinfeksi Covid-19 adalah dua hingga tiga minggu. Durasi pemulihan tergantung pada tingkat keparahan gejalanya. Terlepas dari tingkat keparahan infeksi akut, satu dari lima orang mungkin mengalami gejala lebih dari lima minggu. Satu dari sepuluh memiliki gejala lebih dari 12 minggu. Kondisi ini dikenal sebagai pasca-covid.

Pada Juli 2021, jumlah total kasus Covid-19 telah melampaui 200 juta secara global, dengan jumlah kematian melebihi 4 juta, menurut Organisasi Kesehatan Dunia (WHO). Banyak institusi yang mengantisipasi pandemi covid-19. Misalnya, Tim Gugus Tugas Covid-19 Fakultas Psikologi dan Ilmu Sosial Budaya UII melakukan tracing covid secara rutin. Hingga Juli 2021, Gugus Tugas Covid-19 menyatakan covid-19 menginfeksi 34 siswa setelah dilakukan penelusuran. Banyak dari mereka isolasi mandiri atau dirawat di rumah sakit. Gugus tugas Covid-19 menyebutkan, saat ini ada tujuh mahasiswa yang tinggal di Jogja selama tinggal di kost, dan salah satunya tinggal bersama keluarganya. Dua di antaranya dinyatakan sembuh dari Covid-19.

Seseorang yang telah terinfeksi virus corona dapat mengalami empat minggu atau lebih. Bahkan seseorang yang tidak memiliki gejala corona pun bisa mengalami gejala pasca-covid. Kondisi ini dapat memiliki berbagai jenis masalah kesehatan dari waktu ke waktu.

Berdasarkan dr. Nadia Nurotul Fuadah dari RSUD Depok, Jawa Barat, Indonesia, melalui Alodokter, Senin (19/07/21), mengatakan ada beberapa gejala yang mungkin merupakan lanjutan dari Covid-19 (post-covid). “Seperti napas berat, hidung tersumbat di satu sisi, dan rasa sesak. Namun nyatanya, gejala tersebut juga bisa terjadi disebabkan oleh pemicu lain,” kata dr. Nadia Nurotul Fuadah. Dr Nadia Nurotul Fuadah juga menambahkan berbagai keluhan tersebut muncul karena diperparah oleh gangguan jantung, anemia, gangguan irama, atau lainnya.

Nadia Nurotul Fuadah menyarankan jika gejalanya ringan, pasien covid perlu melakukan perawatan di rumah. Orang yang terinfeksi Post-covid perlu banyak istirahat. Jangan sembarangan meminum obat. Tidak perlu terlalu panik atau cemas; mengelola stres dan tetap tenang. Anda dapat mengangkat kepala sehingga tidur jadi lebih nyenyak. Anda dapat mengompres area tertentu dengan kompres hangat jika merasa tidak nyaman. Makanan yang mengandung gas dilarang. Minuman berisi kafein, susu, dan soda juga tidak disarankan. Berolahragalah agar tubuh lebih kuat. Berhentilah merokok agar penyakit tidak bertambah parah. 

Jangan ragu untuk berkonsultasi dengan dokter terdekat jika gejalanya parah. Petugas kesehatan dapat merujuk Anda ke ahli atau dokter internal, atau fasilitas kesehatan jika penyakit Anda memburuk.

Saat ini, menurut jurnal dari lembaga kesehatan masyarakat Amerika bernama CDC atau Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2019), pencegahan terbaik dari covid adalah dengan mendapatkan vaksin covid. Disarankan agar setiap orang yang berusia 12 tahun ke atas mendapatkan vaksin covid sesegera mungkin. Pasien yang sudah sembuh dari covid atau Post-covid juga bisa mendapatkan vaksin. Gaya hidup sehat juga penting untuk melawan gejala virus corona. Dukungan lingkungan untuk mengatasi rasa malu atau ketakutan yang tidak berdasar untuk menulari orang lain juga diperlukan untuk membangkitkan semangat para penyintas corona.

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Penulis/ Reporter: Erinna Zandra (Mahasiswa Komunikasi UII, Angkatan 2017, Mahasiswa Magang di International Program at Prodi Komunikasi UII)

Editor: A. P. Wicaksono

 

 

 

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Long Covid Condition: Symptoms and How to Prevent

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A Journal of The Royal of Medicine (2021) states that people with Covid-19 have experienced mild to moderate illness. The average recovery time after being infected with Covid-19 is two to three weeks. The duration of recovery depends on the severity of the symptoms. Regardless of the severity of the acute infection, one in five people may experience symptoms for more than five weeks. One in ten have symptoms for more than 12 weeks. This condition is known as post-covid.

By July 2021, the total number of Covid-19 cases had surpassed 200 million globally, with the death toll exceeding 4 million, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Many institutions are anticipating the Covid-19 pandemic. For example, the Covid-19 Task Force Team of the Faculty of Psychology and Socio-Cultural Sciences UII conducts Covid tracing regularly. Until July 2021, the Covid-19 Task Force stated that Covid-19 had infected 34 students after a search was carried out. Many of them are self-isolating or hospitalized. The Covid-19 task force stated that currently there are seven students living in Jogja while staying at the boarding house, and one of them lives with his family. Two of them have recovered from Covid-19.

A person who has been infected with the coronavirus can have four weeks or more. Even someone who doesn’t have coronavirus symptoms can experience post-covid symptoms. This condition can have different types of health problems over time.

Based on dr. Nadia Nurotul Fuadah from Depok Regional Hospital, West Java, Indonesia, through Alodokter, Monday (19/07/21), said there were several symptoms that might be a continuation of Covid-19 (post-covid). “Like heavy breathing, stuffy nose on one side, and a feeling of tightness. But in fact, these symptoms can also occur due to other triggers,” said dr. Nadia Nurotul Fuadah. Dr. Nadia Nurotul Fuadah also added that these various complaints arise because they are exacerbated by heart problems, anemia, rhythm disturbances, or others. 

Nadia Nurotul Fuadah suggested that if the symptoms were mild, Covid patients needed to be treated at home. People infected with Post-covid need plenty of rest. Don’t take drugs carelessly. There’s no need to panic or worry too much; manage stress and stay calm. You can lift your head so that you sleep more soundly. You can compress certain areas with warm compresses if you feel uncomfortable. Gas-containing foods are prohibited. Drinks containing caffeine, milk, and soda are also not recommended. Exercise to make your body stronger. Stop smoking so that the disease does not get worse. 

Do not hesitate to consult the nearest doctor if the symptoms are severe. Health workers can refer you to an in-house specialist or doctor, or health facility if your illness worsens.

Currently, according to a journal from an American public health agency called the CDC or Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2019), the best prevention of covid is to get a covid vaccine. It is recommended that everyone aged 12 years and over get the covid vaccine as soon as possible. Patients who have recovered from Covid or Post-Covid can also get the vaccine. A healthy lifestyle is also important to fight the symptoms of the coronavirus. Environmental support to overcome shame or unfounded fear of infecting others is also needed to lift the spirits of corona survivors.

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Writer/ Reporter: Erinna Zandra (UII Student at Department of Communications, Class of 2017, Internship Student of International Program at Department of Communications UII)

Editor: AP Wicaksono