Assessment and management of <scp>post‐COVID</scp> fatigue
Tarek Gaber
Abstract
Post‐viral fatigue is the most common long‐term health issue facing survivors of COVID‐19, according to initial reports. Here, Dr Gaber discusses the risk, diagnosis and principles of management of post‐viral fatigue and its chronic variant – myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) –within the context of the pandemic and highlights that further research is urgently needed to guide clinical practice.
Topics & Concepts
Chronic fatigue syndromeContext (archaeology)EncephalomyelitisCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)PandemicMedicineSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)Clinical PracticePsychologyIntensive care medicinePsychiatryPhysical therapyMultiple sclerosisDiseasePathologyHistoryInfectious disease (medical specialty)ArchaeologyFibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome ResearchLong-Term Effects of COVID-19COVID-19 and Mental Health