‘No need of full check-ups or a battery of tests’

COVID-19 has made people very vulnerable in more ways than one, cautions Consultant Respiratory Physician Dr. Neranjan Dissanayake, requesting individuals and institutions not to fleece or exploit these people.

Fearful of disease and death, these people ‘drowning’ in COVID19, will cling to any ‘straw’ and fall ‘prey’ to unscrupulous individuals and institutions, he says.

Dr. Dissanayake says: “Whether it is a paniya (syrup), a food supplement, a herbal preparation or a drug that is not sanctioned, don’t tout it among people as a cure for COVID-19.

“Unnecessary or irrelevant laboratory tests and imaging (CTs and scans) or detailed health check-ups are also not needed after you have recovered from COVID-19. For a lot of people, there is no significant problem and these are not needed and will cause unnecessary financial burdens to people who are already facing economic and psychological hardships.

“If you still feel ill after recovery from COVID-19, see your doctor and get advice. He/she will suggest relevant investigations if necessary that would help to identify complications.”