1. Why post-covid health checkups?

Post-Covid-19 syndrome is recurrent, persistent symptoms or the emergence of new health problems after recovery. Most people can recover completely within a few weeks of symptoms starting. But some people with severe Covid-19 after recovering from the disease still experience underlying health problems or have symptoms that persist weeks or months later. Even people with mild or asymptomatic Covid-19 can feel unwell for a long time. Autoimmune conditions occur when the immune system attacks healthy cells in the body, causing inflammation or tissue damage in affected body parts. Although Covid-19 mainly causes lung damage, it can cause lingering effects on many organs such as the heart, liver, brain, kidneys and vascular system.

Here are the common symptoms after Covid-19 infection:

-Tired

- Shortness of breath, shortness of breath

- Dizziness when standing up

- Headache

- Chest pain

- Heart palpitations or palpitations (pounding heart)

- Cough, sore throat, fever, changes in sense of smell, taste

- Tinnitus, earache

- Musculoskeletal pain

- Nausea, diarrhea, abdominal pain

- Loss of appetite

- Having sleep problems

- Mood swings

- Difficulty thinking or concentrating (brain fog)

- Tingling sensation

- Hives Symptoms may worsen after strenuous activity (vigorous exercise, concentration at work, etc.)

2. Post-covid-19 health checks

Post-Covid-19 health check-up to assess function and diagnose lung, liver, kidney, cardiovascular-related diseases; check for inflammation and blood clotting; Mental health assessment, from which there are treatments for current health problems and prevention of possible future risks.

a) Assessment of liver and kidney function after Covid-19

Testing of elements in the blood to evaluate liver and kidney function. In particular, AST and ALT are indicators of liver enzymes reflecting liver damage. Creatinine index is an important value for assessing kidney function and pathology. The urea index reflects the state of liver and kidney function. Electrolytes determine the concentration of electrolyte ions in the body to diagnose certain diseases related to kidney failure, heart failure, etc.

b) Assessment of post-Covid-19 winter growth

Hypercoagulation among Covid-19 patients is a concern, especially among severe Covid-19 patients. Hypercoagulation causes the appearance of blood clots that restrict blood circulation, causing serious complications such as myocardial infarction, stroke, pulmonary embolism. Blood clots that restrict the flow of blood to other organs can cause damage to the extremities, gastrointestinal tract or kidneys. Testing for factors associated with hypercoagulation such as D-dimer, aPTT (thromboplastin time), China (Quick time) helps diagnose hypercoagulation, as well as predict and prevent complications associated with blood clotting.

c) Assessment of post-Covid-19 inflammation

Inflammation is a natural protective response of the body against cell damage. Inflammation in the body can reflect many serious ongoing health problems.

In it, the LDH (lactic acid dehydrogenase) test looks for signs of tissue damage in the body. VS, hs-CRP tests help assess infection status and chronic disease, as well as potential cardiovascular risks.

d) Assessment of post-Covid-19 lung injury

The lungs are the organ most directly and severely affected by Covid-19. Imaging tests such as X-rays, CT scans of the lungs are ways to assess the function, condition, and location of lung damage. e) Post-Covid-19 cardiovascular function assessment There have been cases of people with Covid-19 suffering from strokes after recovering from the disease for some time. The assessment of cardiovascular function helps in the prevention and timely treatment of risk factors. Some imaging tests are used such as: - Electrocardiography, an echocardiogram that evaluates damage to the heart and arrhythmias; - MRI of the brain, ultrasound of the carotid artery, ultrasound of the abdomen, ultrasound of the vessels of the lower extremities to evaluate hypercoagulation lesions leading to vascular obstruction.

f) Post-Covid-19 mental health assessment

Some mental health problems can be experienced in people who are infected with Covid-19 or have never had Covid-19 before, such as: anxiety, depression, sleep disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). These conditions can be caused by impacts related to the Covid-19 pandemic, including long-term hospital treatment, debilitating conditions, economic pressure, isolation, and lack of access to healthcare to manage underlying conditions.

3. Who should do a post-covid health check

You should go to the hospital for a post-Covid-19 health check if:

- Have symptoms of post-Covid-19 syndrome.

- Develop new symptoms.

- Want to assess health after Covid-19 infection, especially older people or with underlying medical conditions.

After recovering from Covid-19, proper diet and exercise are needed to improve health and resilience. Go to the hospital for a check-up if you feel unwell, to minimize possible risks.