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YB WEB DESK. Dated: 7/19/2021 3:59:01 PM

WOMEN CARE: BRAIN FOG NEUROLOGICAL CONDITION AFFLICTING COVID-19 PATIENTS

Brain fog, although not a standalone ailment, is a prominent indication associated with numerous disorders. These include, among other common health anomalies like severe dehydration, iron-deficiency anaemia, diabetes mellitus, anxiety and depression - COVID-19 - the contagious viral illness of the upper respiratory tract, that is presently rampant across the world. Brain fog is characterized by periods of feeling fuzzy and pounding headaches, accompanied by poor memory, lack of concentration and difficulty to focus on any activity, be it at work or home. Also referred to as clouding of consciousness or mental fog, this neurological occurrence is widely exhibited by patients who have contracted the SARS-CoV-2 viral infection. Persistent mental confusion in brain fog being an unavoidable consequence of COVID-19, this bears striking similarities to the symptoms witnessed in previous coronavirus outbreaks among humans, namely SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) and MERS (Middle East Respiratory Syndrome). However, in addition to coronavirus infection and other lung complications, brain fog can be triggered due to numerous other reasons. Thus, identifying the exact cause of brain fog aids in the accurate diagnosis of underlying conditions.