What is Post-COVID syndrome (PCS)?
In the past year, we have seen many people are facing long-lasting health effects of COVID-19. There are several health issues that we have seen persist more than four weeks after being infected with the virus that causes COVID-19; collectively known as Post-COVID Syndrome (PCS). Also known as Long COVID these symptoms can appear even weeks after infection.
What Causes Post-COVID Syndrome?
Post-COVID syndrome is largely attributed to direct attack by the virus, low blood oxygen levels, cytokine storm (causing a great deal of inflammation throughout the body), nutrient depletion and blood clots that might clog different organs.
People with long COVID report experiencing different combinations of the following symptoms across different organ systems:
Post-COVID gastrointestinal symptoms: Problems with nutrient absorption, Loss of smell or taste, nausea, abdominal discomfort, loss of appetite, persistent diarrhoea.
Post-COVID respiratory symptoms: Tiredness or fatigue, Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, Vomiting, Cough, Fever.
Post-COVID Cardiovascular symptoms: Fast-beating or pounding heart (also known as heart palpitations), Chest pain, Chronic fatigue, Abnormal heart rate, Chest pain, High blood pressure.
Post-COVID neurological symptoms: Difficulty thinking or concentrating (sometimes referred to as ‘brain fog’), Headache, Dizziness on standing.
Post-COVID kidney and liver damage.
This syndrome can also include multi-organ conditions that occur after COVID-19, like multisystem inflammatory syndrome (MIS) and autoimmune conditions. MIS is a condition where different body parts can become swollen. Autoimmune conditions happen when your immune system attacks healthy cells in your body by mistake, causing painful swelling in the affected parts of the body.
PCS is not limited to those who had a severe case of COVID. Even patients who have had minor bouts with COVID may continue to experience generalized fatigue, brain fog and other issues.
Thrive’s 6 week PCS Care Solution
Addressing these health issues requires a multidisciplinary approach that has been used by Thrive’s long before COVID. We are bringing that same approach to patients who are facing the complicated aftereffects of COVID, with Thrive’s Post-COVID Recovery Program - PCS Care.
Our expert team is dedicated to guiding you through every step of the Post-COVID Syndrome recovery. With PCS Care, we tailor your care plan to address specific aftereffects of COVID you are experiencing.
- Based on a thorough assessment from blood tests, symptomatic analysis and prior health history, we get a full picture of the patient’s current health status
- Corrective action through personalized food and nutrient plan to correct deficiencies, prevent cytokine storms and clots, reverse inflammation, and calmly boost the immune system without aggravating it.
- Use food, herbs and nutrients to bring back energy levels and eliminate post-COVID fatigue
- Harness other modalities such as meditation, breath work, sunlight exposure to bring back mental acuity and improve cognitive function (most people experience brain fog)
- Real time support and hand holding via whatsapp/ calls
- Assessment at end of 6 weeks to provide roadmap for future
Duration: 6 WEEKS
Price: INR 14,999