Here’s what can happen to your body if you don’t rest properly during Covid-19 infection
This one is dedicated to those who are infected with Covid-19, but are still not ready to rest it out. Mostly, asymptomatic patients are to be blamed, because for them, no symptom means no problem. But they don’t understand how this virus damages you inside out, and shows its true colours with time.
Here’s what happens to your body if you don’t take proper rest during Covid-19
From doctors to health agencies like Ministry of Ayush, everyone has been emphasising on the importance of ample rest to defeat this virus. Even in the latest guidelines issued by the Ayush ministry, it has been mentioned that sleeping for 7 to 8 hours is something every Covid-19 patient, MUST follow.
But there are some of us, who ignore this, because of our hectic jobs pr otherwise. Unfortunately, people don’t realize that the worst can happen in the long run.
Here are a few things that can happen to your body if you abstain from rest
- Fatigue
- Loss of stamina
- Pain in eyes
- Constant headache
- Pain in muscles and joints
Don’t think that you will get these after-effects, only if you have severe symptoms of Covid-19. That’s because even people with mild symptoms have reported the above post-Covid-19 side-effects.
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The major reason behind these after-effects of coronavirus is not taking enough rest. Another could be not eating a clean diet, not staying hydrated, not taking enough precautions, and too much screen time.
Some real stories
Shriya, 26, marketing executive
“Covid-19 wasn’t as bad for me as its post-effects are. Now, it is troubling me even more. It has impacted my stamina to a great extent. I used to be a runner but now getting back my stride has become a struggle. I start huffing and puffing even after a few minutes. Although I’m working on it, I can feel how hard it has become after my Covid infection.”
Priyanka, 38, graphic designer
“Tired! This one word has become THE word after my Covid-19 infection. Trust me when I say that, no amount of sleep or power naps have helped me. When I was tested positive, I hardly had any symptoms. So, I took it very lightly. I didn’t take even a single day off from work. I kept on working like normal and after a few days of quarantine, I got my negative report. I was like this virus isn’t all that bad. But it showed its true colors after my recovery period was over. Precisely, when I started doing physical work. I can’t focus, my productivity is at an all-time low, and I just feel like lying in bed because I’m always tired.”
Rishita, 32, home-maker
“With a kid and now everyone working from home, my work has doubled. In the midst of all this, I got Covid. Mine was neither that severe nor that mild, but I couldn’t take a breather. It was not just rest, but my diet was also compromised. I have seen some physical implications, as I have constant pain in my head that wasn’t there earlier. Also, I’ve seen a change in my menstrual cycle. Now it’s because of Covid-19 or not, I’m still figuring it out with my doctor.”