Neurological and neuropsychological post-covid complications

Mielniczek Katarzyna, Kowalska Aleksandra, Jóźwik Katarzyna, Lipiec Marta, Dołomisiewicz Diana. Neurological and neuropsychological post-covid complications. Journal of Education, Health and Sport. 2022;12(7):447-452. eISSN 2391-8306. DOI http://dx.doi.org/10.12775/JEHS.2022.12.07.045

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Received: 22.06.2022. Revised: 22.06.2022. Accepted: 12.07.2022.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Neurological and neuropsychological post-covid complications

 

Katarzyna Mielniczek¹, Aleksandra Kowalska², Katarzyna Jóźwik²,

Marta Lipiec³, Diana Dołomisiewicz⁴

 

1. Students' Scientific Group at the Department of Epidemiology and Clinical Research Methodology, Medical University of Lublin

 

1. Student Scientific Group at the Department of Neurosurgery and Pediatric Neurosurgery, Medical University of Lublin

 

3   Student Research Group at the independent Laboratory of Functional Disorders of the Chewing Organ, Medical University of Lublin

 

4   Student Scientific Group at the Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Medical University of Warsaw

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Abstract

Introduction: COVID-19 is an acute respiratory disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. It attacks the respiratory system in particular, however, it can also lead to gastrointestinal or neurological diseases. The disease leads to numerous neurological complications.

Material and method: the purpose of this study is to review the neurological and neuropsychological complications that have arisen as a result of COVID-19 outbreak. The literature available on the PubMed scientific platform was reviewed. Time descriptors were set for 2020-2022.

Results: Neurological symptoms are mainly due to cerebral hypoxia due to respiratory failure. These include encephalitis, meningitis, encephalopathies, seizures, disorders of consciousness, smell, taste and vision, among others. Neuropsychological complications can also occur.

Conclusions: Pulmonary abnormalities, neurological complications and exercise intolerance were frequently identified complications among COVID-19 survivors. The main neurological symptoms reported were fatigue, concentration changes, memory loss, and sleep disturbances. In contrast, the longest-lasting complications were fatigue, loss of concentration or memory, weakness, pain and dizziness.

 

Keywords: COVID-19, postcovid neurological symptoms, neurological complications.