Researcher Ryabkova: after a coronavirus illness, it is worthwhile to carefully check your health
After a coronavirus illness, it is worth undergoing thorough examinations. A health check is necessary because of the likelihood of a postcoid symptom in those who have been ill, RIA Novosti reports, citing the words of Barbara Ryabkova, a researcher at the Center for the Study of Postcoid Syndrome at St. and blood pressure. It is also important to undergo examinations of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems and assess the body's ability to tolerate physical activity. Ryabkova listed the studies that are needed: blood and urine tests, an assessment of the state of the liver (AST, ALT), kidney (creatinine), signs of a continuation of the inflammatory response (C-reactive protein, LDH) and lipid metabolism disorders (cholesterol, low-density lipoproteins).
According to the specialist, you can be examined in any clinic during an in-depth clinical examination. This service is available for free to everyone who has had COVID-19.
Earlier, endocrinologist and nutritionist Elena Shchetinina revealed the relationship between blood sugar levels and the severity of the course of coronavirus. She noted that increased rates are a risk factor and advised to monitor sugar and take action when it rises.