Long Covid guidance online
Lanarkshire residents suffering from ongoing coronavirus symptoms can find useful information and guidance from NHS 24.
Most people recover from Covid within four weeks, but for some symptoms can last longer, or new ones can develop.
Symptoms can also change over time and affect anywhere in the body.
This is often referred to as long Covid and can include breathlessness, a cough, aches and pains, insomnia and low mood or anxiety.
Information available online includes how a patient is assessed, the most common symptoms and how to manage them.
NHS 24’s medical director, Dr Laura Ryan, said: “Coronavirus can vary from person to person, and sometimes recovery can take longer than we’d like. The important thing is not to compare with others and to take the time to look after ourselves.
“The information on NHS inform can really help with managing ongoing symptoms until they do naturally fade away. Of course, you should contact your GP practice if you’re worried about the severity or persistence of your symptoms or they’re getting worse.”
Health Secretary Humza Yousaf added:“it is important that people with long Covid symptoms get the right advice and having all the information in one place will hopefully make it easier for them.
“The information and support available at NHS inform has been designed to help people with their recovery.
“The Long Covid Support Fund was established with £10million last month and was designed to maximise and improve the co-ordination of a broad range of existing services across the health and social care system and Third Sector in response to the condition.”