Neurological Consequences, Mental Health, Physical Care, and Appropriate Nutrition in Long-COVID-19

Abstract

SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has caused a collapse of the world health systems. Now, vaccines and more effective therapies have reversed this crisis but the scenario is further aggravated by the appearance of a new pathology, occurring as SARS-CoV-2 infection consequence: the long-COVID-19. This term is commonly used to describe signs and symptoms that continue or develop after acute infection of COVID-19 up to several months. In this review, the consequences of the disease on mental health and the neurological implications due to the long-COVID are described. Furthermore, the appropriate nutritional approach and some recommendations to relieve the symptoms of the pathology are presented. Data collected indicated that in the next future the disease will affect an increasing number of individuals and that interdisciplinary action is needed to counteract it.

Prevalence and factors associated with long COVID and mental health status among recovered COVID-19 patients in southern Thailand

“…The distress and interference with daily life caused by long COVID symptoms may contribute to the development of mental health problems [ 48 ], along with prolonged illness and uncertainty about recovery leading to fear and frustration [ 49 ]. Additionally, the neurological effects of long COVID may also contribute to mental health issues [ 50 ]. Recent research has highlighted the efficacy of internet-based cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) as a non-pharmacological approach for enhancing mental well-being and managing psychiatric patients [ 51 ].…”

A potential host and virus targeting tool against COVID-19: Chemical characterization, antiviral, cytoprotective, antioxidant, respiratory smooth muscle relaxant effects of Paulownia tomentosa Steud

“…SARS-CoV-2 binds to angiotensin-converting enzyme 2, decreasing the conversion of Angiotensin II to Angiotensin- [1] , [2] , [3] , [4] , [5] , [6] , [7] and favouring the production of O 2 .- and other radicals such as OH .- through the NADPH-oxidase, which increases along with the augment of neutrophils/lymphocytes ratio [49] . This increase in oxidative stress results in endothelium alterations and tissues damages.…”

“…The clinical spectrum of COVID-19 ranges from asymptomatic or paucisymptomatic forms to clinical pathologies characterized by a wide spectrum of symptoms involving severe conditions such as acute respiratory failure requiring mechanical ventilation, septic shock, and multiple organ failure [2] , [3] , [4] , [5] , [6] .…”

The Ongoing Impact of COVID-19 on Pediatric Obesity

“…It has rekindled antibacterial resistance, a renovated public health plague in recent times, in adults and children [36], and negatively affected the treatment of several diseases, including cancer, both in terms of screening, diagnosis [37], and treatment [38,39]. The harmful consequences of the disease on mental health and its neurological implications are well known [40,41]. The number of young people in psychiatric emergency care during the chronic period of the pandemic who previously had not required psychiatric contact increased.…”