<p>At least one long-term Covid-19 symptom was found in 37 per cent of patients three to six months after they were infected by the virus, a large study from Oxford University and the National Institute for Health Research showed on Wednesday.</p>.<p>The most common symptoms included breathing problems, fatigue, pain and anxiety, Oxford University said, after investigating symptoms in over 270,000 people recovering from Covid-19.</p>.<p>The symptoms were more frequent among people who had been previously hospitalised with Covid-19 and were slightly more common among women, according to the study.</p>.<p><a href="http://www.deccanherald.com/tag/covid-19"><strong>SPECIAL CORONAVIRUS COVERAGE ONLY ON DH</strong></a></p>.<p>The study did not provide any detailed causes of long-Covid symptoms, their severity, or how long they could last.</p>.<p>It, however, said older people and men had more breathing difficulties and cognitive problems, whereas young people and women had more headaches, abdominal symptoms and anxiety or depression.</p>.<p>"We need to identify the mechanisms underlying the diverse symptoms that can affect survivors," said Oxford University professor Paul Harrison, who headed the study.</p>.<p>"This information will be essential if the long-term health consequences of Covid-19 are to be prevented or treated effectively," Harrison added. </p>.<p><strong>Check out DH's latest videos:</strong></p>
<p>At least one long-term Covid-19 symptom was found in 37 per cent of patients three to six months after they were infected by the virus, a large study from Oxford University and the National Institute for Health Research showed on Wednesday.</p>.<p>The most common symptoms included breathing problems, fatigue, pain and anxiety, Oxford University said, after investigating symptoms in over 270,000 people recovering from Covid-19.</p>.<p>The symptoms were more frequent among people who had been previously hospitalised with Covid-19 and were slightly more common among women, according to the study.</p>.<p><a href="http://www.deccanherald.com/tag/covid-19"><strong>SPECIAL CORONAVIRUS COVERAGE ONLY ON DH</strong></a></p>.<p>The study did not provide any detailed causes of long-Covid symptoms, their severity, or how long they could last.</p>.<p>It, however, said older people and men had more breathing difficulties and cognitive problems, whereas young people and women had more headaches, abdominal symptoms and anxiety or depression.</p>.<p>"We need to identify the mechanisms underlying the diverse symptoms that can affect survivors," said Oxford University professor Paul Harrison, who headed the study.</p>.<p>"This information will be essential if the long-term health consequences of Covid-19 are to be prevented or treated effectively," Harrison added. </p>.<p><strong>Check out DH's latest videos:</strong></p>