From the beginning, "Are you positive?" Now that positive patients account for the majority, people are more concerned about whether there are complications such as sequelae after infection.

Experts say: Two weeks after being infected with the new coronavirus, the myocardium may have abnormal reactions

Zhou Yujie, executive vice president of Beijing Anzhen Hospital and deputy director of the Beijing Cardiopulmonary and Vascular Research Institute, said that most patients with new coronavirus infection will gradually recover after recuperating for about 5 to 7 days. However, if the infection continues for a period of time, about 2 weeks later, you should also be vigilant and respond to possible abnormalities in the myocardium: for example, electrocardiogram changes, tachycardia, bradycardia, heart area pain, and a series of other symptoms. If the symptoms are severe, go to the hospital for examination and treatment in time.

Speaking of this, many friends may be wondering: Why are most of the throat symptoms of COVID-19 related to the heart? In fact, symptoms such as fulminant myocarditis are mainly caused by viral infection, because the virus continues to stimulate the myocardial tissue and mucosa, causing congestion and edema, which in turn can lead to cardiac dysfunction.

In other words, the infection symptoms of the new coronavirus are not necessarily concentrated in the throat and lungs. If the virus invades the cardiovascular area, the risk of diseases such as myocarditis will still exist.

Two weeks after infection, patients should beware of complications such as myocarditis, and pay more attention to these three symptoms.

① Some symptoms of acute coronary syndrome appear

When heart disease occurs, overlapping abnormal symptoms may occur due to the extension of the disease. Known as "acute coronary syndrome," it includes symptoms such as chest pain, arm pain, and jaw pain. In daily life, if the above situation highly coincides with a period of time after continuous infection with the new coronavirus, you should go to the hospital for examination and treatment in time.

② Abnormal heartbeat

includes too fast or too slow heartbeat. When edema or inflammation occurs in the myocardial tissue, bioelectrical signals cannot be conducted normally, and blood circulation may also be hindered. Abnormal heartbeat is usually used as a criterion for myocarditis. Especially for people whose heartbeat exceeds 120 beats/minute, if they are accompanied by persistent high fever symptoms, they are more likely to have COVID-19 myocarditis, so they should pay attention in time.

③ Urination is significantly reduced

New coronavirus myocarditis is a dilated myocardial disease disease, which will lead to a decrease in heart function, ejection fraction decrease, and urine output may decrease. For people with a history of COVID-19 infection, if there is still decreased urination for 2 weeks after infection, and if there are abnormal urinary conditions such as proteinuria, hematuria, etc., there is also the possibility of myocarditis complications.

In short, after being infected with COVID-19, it does not mean that the longer the time, the safer it is. Complications such as myocarditis often appear after the virus infection has continued for a period of time. In addition to recognizing the symptoms in advance, we must also be prepared beforehand after infection and take corresponding precautions in advance.

After becoming positive, what can be done to reduce the probability of myocarditis infection?

First of all, do not do strenuous exercise

A major typical symptom of myocarditis is that the myocardial tissue is stimulated by the virus to induce edema and congestion, which in turn induces the heart rate to accelerate. While strenuous exercise accelerates metabolism , it will also further aggravate the rapid heartbeat, increase the extra burden and pressure on the heart, and increase the risk of myocarditis. Therefore, after a positive infection, you must pay attention to rest and avoid excessive exercise.

Ensure adequate protein intake

such as eggs, milk, fish and shrimp etc., which are all very stable and good sources of protein. Adequate protein intake can maintain a high level of immunity . The immune system is more powerful, and the virus's efficiency in further cardiac invasion will also be weakened, thus reducing the probability of myocarditis infection to a certain extent.Of course, the prerequisite for adequate protein intake is balanced nutrition. vitamins , dietary fiber , carbohydrates and other nutrients must be adequately stored in order to face the disease with a stronger body posture.

Try not to eat irritating foods

such as tobacco, alcohol, strong tea, coffee etc. Wang Lihong, director of the Department of Cardiovascular Medicine at Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital, said that after a new infection, due to the disorder of immune system function, the functional efficiency of metabolic organs such as liver and kidney will also decrease to a certain extent. Blind intake of irritating foods may lead to organ damage and increase the probability of deeper infection by the new coronavirus. Maintaining a diet as light and easy to digest as possible and ensuring protein intake is a relatively healthy eating pattern.

In summary, COVID-19 is not just a simple "fever" symptom. Even after recovery, possible complications cannot be ruled out. Take precautions against common complications such as myocarditis, lay a solid foundation for good health, and recover quickly and well. You can also live a more comfortable and joyful life in the upcoming New Year.

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[1] Myocardial reaction will occur two weeks after infection with COVID-19 Expert: COVID-19 is not a cold and should not be taken lightly China Xiaokang Network, 2022-12-29