Long COVID

Long COVID, sometimes called post-COVID syndrome, happens when the symptoms of COVID-19 last longer than 12 weeks. It's a new condition that's still being studied, but treatment can help.

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Sergey Ilyasov

PsychiatryNeurology7 years of experience

Dr Sergey Ilyasov is an experienced neurologist and qualified psychiatrist who provides online consultations for adults and adolescents. Combining deep neurological expertise with a modern psychiatric approach, he ensures comprehensive diagnostics and effective treatment for a wide range of conditions affecting both physical and mental health.

Dr. Ilyasov helps patients in the following cases:

  • Chronic headaches (migraine, tension-type headache), back pain, neuropathic pain, dizziness, numbness in limbs, coordination disorders.
  • Anxiety disorders (panic attacks, generalized anxiety disorder), depression (including atypical and treatment-resistant forms), sleep disturbances (insomnia, hypersomnia, nightmares), stress, burnout.
  • Chronic pain syndromes and psychosomatic symptoms (e.g., irritable bowel syndrome related to stress, vegetative-vascular dystonia).
  • Behavioral disorders and concentration difficulties in adolescents (including ADHD, autism spectrum disorders), nervous tics.
  • Memory impairments, phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), emotional swings, and support for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Thanks to his dual specialization in neurology and psychiatry, Dr Sergey Ilyasov offers integrated and evidence-based care for complex conditions requiring a multidisciplinary approach. His consultations focus on accurate diagnosis, development of an individualized treatment plan (including pharmacotherapy and psychotherapeutic methods), and long-term support adapted to each patient's unique needs.

Book an online consultation with Dr. Sergey Ilyasov to receive qualified assistance and improve your well-being today.

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€106
This page provides general information and does not replace a doctor’s consultation. If symptoms are severe, persistent or worsening, seek medical advice promptly.

Long COVID, sometimes called post-COVID syndrome, happens when the symptoms of COVID-19 last longer than 12 weeks. It's a new condition that's still being studied, but treatment can help.

Symptoms of long COVID

Symptoms of long COVID can be different for everyone.

The most common symptoms of long COVID include:

  • feeling extremely tired (fatigue)
  • shortness of breath
  • joint pain and aching muscles
  • problems with your memory and concentration, also called brain fog

Other symptoms can include:

  • a high temperature
  • a blocked or runny nose
  • a cough
  • a sore throat
  • chest pain or tightness and noticeable heartbeats (heart palpitations)
  • losing your hair and getting skin rashes, such as hives
  • headaches, feeling dizzy and vertigo
  • sudden confusion (delirium), especially in older people
  • difficulty sleeping (insomnia)
  • changes to your senses, such as problems with your vision, earaches, hearing ringing sounds inside your ear (tinnitus), and differences in your sense of smell or taste
  • tummy pain and diarrhoea
  • feeling or being sick, losing weight and not feeling like eating
  • pins and needles, and aches and pains in different parts of your body
  • anxiety and depression

Some symptoms may get better or come and go. You can also get new symptoms you have not had before.

You may find your symptoms get worse if you're stressed or have been more active.

See a GP if:

  • you think you might have long COVID

Tests for long COVID

If a GP thinks you may have long COVID, they'll ask about your symptoms and how long you've had them.

You may also have tests, such as:

  • blood pressure and heart rate tests
  • blood tests
  • tests to measure the oxygen levels in your blood

They may suggest that you keep a diary to monitor your symptoms and see what makes them better or worse.

They may also refer you for other tests to help diagnose and monitor your symptoms, such as an electrocardiogram (ECG) or an X-ray.

These tests may be done by a team of different specialists at a post-COVID syndrome service.

Treatments for long COVID

There's currently no cure for long COVID and the condition is still being researched. But there are treatments that can help ease your symptoms.

You'll be supported by a team of different healthcare professionals, who will look after your physical and mental health.

Your team will work with you to create a plan to help with your symptoms.

This may include:

  • advice about how to manage tiredness (fatigue)
  • physiotherapy and exercises to help with breathing and muscle pain
  • cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) to help with anxiety, depression and fatigue
  • activities to improve your memory, concentration, thinking and mood (cognitive rehabilitation)
  • help to try to improve your sense of smell
  • help with diet and nutrition
  • using tools like apps to track your symptoms
  • a specialist adviser who will help you access practical, emotional and social support depending on your needs (social prescribing)

Things you can do to help with long COVID

If you have long COVID, there are things you can try to help ease your symptoms.

Do

  • work with your specialists to set goals for your recovery

  • keep a diary to track what makes your symptoms better or worse (triggers)

  • get the details of who to contact if you're worried about your symptoms or need more help and support

  • talk to a GP and your employer if you're finding working difficult

  • try to go to sleep and wake up at the same time every day to help with tiredness and fatigue

  • get up and move around regularly or go for short walks if you can – but be careful when exercising and stop if you have any symptoms

  • use painkillers such as paracetamol or ibuprofen if you have any muscle pain – ask a pharmacist for advice on what to take

  • eat a balanced diet

Don’t

  • do not start exercising again before talking to a GP or specialist

How long COVID affects your life

How long it takes to recover from long COVID is different for everybody.

Some symptoms can improve quickly, while others last longer.

Treatment can help manage the symptoms of long COVID.

But you may have long-lasting symptoms that can affect your daily life, work and relationships for many years.

Consult with a doctor about Long COVID

Consult with a doctor about Long COVID

Discuss your symptoms and possible next steps with a doctor online.

Online doctors for Long COVID

Discuss your symptoms and possible next steps for Long COVID with a doctor online.

Doctor
5.0(14)

Sergey Ilyasov

PsychiatryNeurology7 years of experience

Dr Sergey Ilyasov is an experienced neurologist and qualified psychiatrist who provides online consultations for adults and adolescents. Combining deep neurological expertise with a modern psychiatric approach, he ensures comprehensive diagnostics and effective treatment for a wide range of conditions affecting both physical and mental health.

Dr. Ilyasov helps patients in the following cases:

  • Chronic headaches (migraine, tension-type headache), back pain, neuropathic pain, dizziness, numbness in limbs, coordination disorders.
  • Anxiety disorders (panic attacks, generalized anxiety disorder), depression (including atypical and treatment-resistant forms), sleep disturbances (insomnia, hypersomnia, nightmares), stress, burnout.
  • Chronic pain syndromes and psychosomatic symptoms (e.g., irritable bowel syndrome related to stress, vegetative-vascular dystonia).
  • Behavioral disorders and concentration difficulties in adolescents (including ADHD, autism spectrum disorders), nervous tics.
  • Memory impairments, phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), emotional swings, and support for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Thanks to his dual specialization in neurology and psychiatry, Dr Sergey Ilyasov offers integrated and evidence-based care for complex conditions requiring a multidisciplinary approach. His consultations focus on accurate diagnosis, development of an individualized treatment plan (including pharmacotherapy and psychotherapeutic methods), and long-term support adapted to each patient's unique needs.

Book an online consultation with Dr. Sergey Ilyasov to receive qualified assistance and improve your well-being today.

Book a video appointment
€106
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Andrei Popov

General medicinePain medicine7 years of experience

Dr. Andrei Popov is a family physician with specialized training in the management of chronic pain. He provides video consultations for adults in Spain and across Europe: whether you have been living with pain for months that no one has been able to properly explain, or you need to resolve a health issue without waiting weeks for an appointment.

His approach is clear: to listen, organize your case, and provide you with a practical roadmap based on evidence-based medicine and adapted to your medical history and personal needs.

Pain: how he can help

  • Chronic pain (more than 3 months
  • Migraine and recurrent or high-intensity headaches
  •  Neck, lower back, back and joint pain
  •  Post-traumatic pain after injuries or surgeries
  •  Pain of neurological origin: neuralgia, neuropathic pain, fibromyalgia

General medicine

  • Frequent respiratory infections (cold, flu, persistent cough)
  • Hypertension, diabetes and metabolic disorders
  • Review of laboratory tests and MRI/CT reports (explained in clear language)
  • Preventive medicine and health monitoring
  • Second opinions and treatment adjustments (when clinically appropriate)

What the consultation is like
 Each session lasts up to 30 minutes. We review symptoms, medical history, medications and any tests you provide, and you finish the consultation with a clear treatment plan, defined next steps, and criteria to understand when follow-up may be needed. If warning signs are detected, he will clearly advise whether you need in-person care or urgent medical attention.

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Nuno Tavares Lopes

Family medicineGeneral medicine18 years of experience

Dr. Nuno Tavares Lopes is a licensed physician in Portugal with 17 years of experience in emergency medicine, family and general practice, and public health. He is the Director of Medical and Public Health Services at an international healthcare network and serves as an external consultant for the WHO and ECDC.

  • Emergency care: infections, fever, chest/abdominal pain, minor injuries, paediatric emergencies
  • Family medicine: hypertension, diabetes, cholesterol, chronic disease management
  • Travel medicine: pre-travel advice, vaccinations, fit-to-fly certificates, travel-related illnesses
  • Sexual and reproductive health: PrEP, STD prevention, counselling, treatment
  • Weight management and wellness: personalised weight loss programmes, lifestyle guidance
  • Skin and ENT issues: acne, eczema, allergies, rashes, sore throat, sinusitis
  • Pain management: acute and chronic pain, post-surgical care
  • Public health: prevention, health screenings, long-term monitoring
  • Sick leave (Baixa médica) connected to Segurança Social in Portugal
  • IMT medical certificates for driving licence exchange
Dr. Nuno Tavares Lopes provides medical support for patients using GLP-1 medications (Mounjaro, Wegovy, Ozempic, Rybelsus) as part of a weight loss strategy. He offers individualised treatment planning, regular follow-up, dose adjustment, and advice on combining medication with sustainable lifestyle changes. Consultations follow the medical standards accepted in Europe.

Dr. Lopes also provides interpretation of medical tests, follow-up care for complex patients, and multilingual support. Whether for urgent concerns or long-term care, he helps patients act with clarity and confidence.

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€70

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