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Here’s what can happen to your body if you don’t rest properly during Covid-19 infection

Being inflicted with Covid-19 isn’t an opportunity to finish off your favourite Netflix series. Instead, it’s time to take as much rest as you can; otherwise the repercussions can be severe.
You will regret not taking enough rest during the Covid-19 infection period. Image courtesy: Shutterstock
Nikita Bhardwaj Updated: 20 Jan 2022, 14:17 pm IST
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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.

Hair fall is one of the common side effects of Covid-19. Image courtesy: Shutterstock

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

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“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.”

Fatigue may continue even if you may have recovered from Covid-19. Image courtesy: Shuttertsock

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.”

Nikita Bhardwaj

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