Can Covid Damage Your Brain?

Brain Fitness
/ By Anthony

If you have taken Covid-19 and are concerned about brain damage, it’s important to talk with your doctor. I’m going to explain some of the symptoms that have been reported by patients taking this drug, but first let’s define what we mean by “brain damage.” In medicine, we use the term “brain damage” loosely to refer to any type of interference in normal brain function. This could be something as minor as a headache or an upset stomach from being sick or even something more serious like a stroke or seizure. If you’ve experienced any problems with your memory since taking covid 19 then don’t hesitate to see a physician right away!

Covid-19 can cause severe brain complications in some people

Covid-19 is a virus that causes a respiratory illness, which can be similar to the common cold. In some people, it can cause severe brain complications. People with these complications may develop delirium, coma and other brain problems. If you have been diagnosed with covid-19, speak to your doctor about your risk of developing these complications.

Severe Covid-19 cases may lead to delirium, coma and other brain complications

If you have Covid-19, you may experience severe symptoms such as delirium, coma and other brain complications. If left untreated for a long time, the virus can cause permanent damage to the brain.

Other reports include loss of speech, confusion, delirium and dizziness

You may have heard that Covid is no good for your brain. But if that’s true, what kinds of symptoms should you look out for? And how can you prevent them?

First and foremost, keep an eye out for loss of speech. Loss of speech often occurs first in the individual with a damaged brain so it’s important to take note if someone seems unable to speak or has stopped speaking entirely. Other symptoms include confusion and delirium which can be caused by Covid use—and people will often act agitated or aggressive due to these factors as well. Dizziness is another common symptom associated with Covid use; while this will typically go away on its own within a few hours after taking the drug at least once before bedtime every night (or else eating too much), it may be worth mentioning these issues just in case they get worse over time!

If any of this sounds familiar then do not hesitate: call 9-1-1 immediately!

Doctors are still trying to understand the effects of Covid-19 on the brain

As you might imagine, it’s not easy to conduct research in this area given the small number of people who have contracted Covid-19 and recovered. Still, there is a growing body of evidence that suggests Covid-19 can permanently affect your brain.

Some doctors believe that some people with chronic illness may experience lingering memory problems after recovering from covid-19; others believe that no long-term effects are possible when someone fully recovers. In either case, if you’re suffering from any symptoms of Covid-19 recovery or post-covid syndromes (PCS), talk to your doctor immediately.

Some doctors have found clots that look like amyloid plaques in patients’ brains

The first step in understanding what’s happening is to know what amyloid plaques are. They’re protein build-ups in the brain that are a common feature of Alzheimer’s disease, and they’ve been found in the brains of people who have died of Alzheimer’s. As with many things related to brain health, researchers still aren’t sure what causes these plaques to happen — they just know they’re there and that they can cause damage by blocking nerve connections between neurons.

If you’ve ever seen an autopsy slide with a picture of an amyloid plaque on it (or if you’ve watched House), then you’ve probably noticed that it looks like a ball bearing or some kind of small rock — fittingly called beta-amyloid aggregates because they look like bunches of balls stuck together. Some doctors have also found clots that look like these aggregates inside living brains, which led them to believe there was actually something going on inside those patients’ heads when their symptoms first showed up. It turns out this might not be so far off from reality: some scientists now think there may be two different forms of amyloidosis at play here—one caused by viruses or bacteria and another caused by genetics—that both end up causing similar symptoms but end up having different causes behind them!

Some patients have reported lingering memory problems after recovering from Covid-19

The memory problems that some patients have reported after recovering from Covid-19 are common after a viral infection. The virus itself, or the immune system’s response to it, can cause inflammation that damages nerve cells in the brain. Certain medications used to treat the virus can also contribute to memory problems. Other factors such as sleep deprivation may also play a role in causing short term memory loss.

Some are suffering from strokes caused by blood clots

The symptoms of a stroke depend on which part of the brain is affected. Some people might only have very mild symptoms, while others may experience severe paralysis or loss of speech. If you think someone is having a stroke, call 9-1-1 immediately and follow the dispatcher’s instructions until help arrives.

If you see someone having a stroke, here’s what to do:

Ask if they’re having any symptoms of dizziness or weakness on one side of their body (the face and limbs may droop). Make sure not to move them unless instructed by emergency services personnel—if they’ve fallen down, get them into a seated position as soon as possible without moving their neck or head.
If they can’t speak coherently or don’t understand what you’re saying, ask if they know who you are; if so, stay with them until medical help arrives.

Scientists studying people who had suffered from extreme acute respiratory syndrome, or SARS, noted neurological damage among the more serious cases

Scientists studying people who had suffered from extreme acute respiratory syndrome, or SARS, noted neurological damage among the more serious cases. This was surprising because SARS is a viral disease that causes fever, cough and shortness of breath; most people recover within a few days. However, a small percentage of those infected with SARS develop severe pneumonia that may lead to death.

The virus appears to damage brain blood vessels through direct invasion or indirectly through immune system inflammation

It’s important to note that none of these studies have directly linked covid to damage to the brain, but they do suggest this is a possibility. Still, it’s not clear whether covid causes severe mental impairment or just mild or moderate problems in some people. This means that even if you think you might be infected with covid, there are many other things that could be causing your symptoms.

So far, researchers haven’t come up with a way to test for covid infection in humans (though they’re working on it). However, if you think you may have been exposed to the virus and are experiencing signs of meningitis—like fever and neck stiffness—you should seek medical attention immediately.

We don’t know yet how much damage covid can do to your brain but it’s a good idea to be aware of possible symptoms just in case

You don’t want to go through the pain of having your brain damaged by covid, so it’s important to be aware of symptoms and know how to treat them.

Some of the most common symptoms are:

Headaches
Dizziness and vertigo
Numbness or tingling in your arms or legs, especially if you’re experiencing it for the first time in a particular area.

If you think that you have these symptoms, contact a doctor immediately. If you wait too long before treating covid brain damage, permanent damage may occur.

Conclusion

If you experience any of these symptoms, it’s important that you seek medical attention as soon as possible. The sooner you can get treatment, the better your chances of recovery will be.