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One symptom of post-COVID syndrome is described as "brain fog." Learn what you can do if you are experiencing this and related symptoms.
What causes brain fog? There are multiple possible causes of brain fog. Some common causes include: A lack of sleep. Autoimmune conditions like lupus, multiple sclerosis and fibromyalgia. Diabetes and low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia). Mental health conditions like anxiety or depression. Neurodivergent conditions like ADHD and autism ...
MCI raises the risk of developing dementia caused by Alzheimer's disease or other brain conditions. But for some people with mild cognitive impairment, symptoms might never get worse or even get better. Symptoms of mild cognitive impairment, also known as MCI, include trouble with memory, language and judgment.
While "brain fog" is not a medical condition, it's a term used for certain symptoms that can affect one's ability to think. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Billie Schultz, a Mayo Clinic physical medicine and rehabilitation expert, discusses what can be done to help patients experiencing "brain fog." Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute
Fortunately, we are now starting to unravel the mystery around brain fog. For example, there are now studies showing that after COVID, there can be brain structure changes, explaining the dysfunction we see. We are also making progress in how brain fog is objectively described.
Brain fog is a condition often used by women during menopause to describe problems with memory, concentration and focus. It can create concerns that it could be an early sign of dementia or other serious issues.
Fatigue and what's being called "brain fog" are turning out to be some of the most common issues for long-hauler patients recovering from COVID-19. The National Institutes of Health calls these and other symptoms, which can last for several months, post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2, or PASC.
Fatigue and what's being called "brain fog" are turning out to be some of the most common issues for long-hauler patients recovering from COVID-19. The National Institutes of Health calls these and other symptoms, which can last for several months, post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2, or PASC.
Rarely, brain swelling can cause seizures or other symptoms, or even death. People with a form of a gene known as APOE e4 appear to be at higher risk of serious side effects. The FDA recommends that you get tested for the gene before starting treatment.
Sometimes called “long haulers” or “long COVID,” these patients can have fatigue, shortness of breath, brain fog and other symptoms long after the time of their infection. Post-COVID-19 syndrome conditions are generally considered to be effects of COVID-19 that persist for more than four weeks after you’ve been diagnosed with COVID-19 ...