(CNN)According to a large survey, infants and toddlers.
Long Covid-related symptoms are common illnesses that children can experience without Covid. Fatigue-Children in this study who previously tested positive for Covid were more likely to experience at least one symptom for more than two months than children who had never tested positive for Covid. ..
The study also found that one-third of children who tested positive for Covid experienced at least one long-term symptom that was not present before the positive test. rice field.
The most common symptoms vary with age. For children up to 3 years old, it was mood swings, rashes and abdominal pain. Children aged 4 to 11 also experienced memory and concentration problems. At the age of 12-14, it was memory and concentration problems, mood swings, and fatigue.
Children under the age of 3 seemed to have the most problems compared to children who were not diagnosed with Covid-19. I don't have Covid.
"Our findings show that children who experience long Copenhagen are less likely to experience it, especially compared to the control group, but it must be recognized and treated seriously, The study is consistent with previous studies of long Copenhagen and adolescents, "said the co-author of Selina Kikkenborg Berg, a professor of cardiology at Rigshospitalet in Copenhagen, Denmark.
There is no specific test for long Covid. It is not clear which child has it, as it can happen even if the child has a mild case of Covid-19.
In addition to showing scientists the characteristics of children's long Covids, the study also showed that even children who did not obtain Covids felt the effects of a pandemic. The group reported some psychological and social problems than the children who had Covid.
Dr. Michael Absoud, a pediatrician who specializes in neurodevelopment issues and is not working on research, told the British Science Media Center that he was intrigued by the fact.
"The most striking finding in this study is the high quality of life and low anxiety scores of older children who test positive for Covid-19. The impact of Covid is The indirect effects of pandemics (school closures, repeated quarantine, reduced treatment) and the effects of media messaging that induce anxiety. Society underestimates the long-term effects of the pandemic turmoil. More than the virus in all children, and more than the urgent need to restore health and welfare services, "absudo said.
"Still, it's important to identify a small percentage of children who take a long time to recover from COVID, while supporting all children who have persistent symptoms regardless of cause," he said. Added.
Pediatric infectious disease specialist Dr. Amy Edwards, who manages a long Covid Clinic at Cleveland's UH Rainbow Baby and Children's Hospital, did not work on this study, but because it is more evidence, He said this study was important. Some kids develop a long Covid.
She said she still regularly encounters people she doesn't believe to happen.
"Debate whether this is Covid or stress as to whether all these children are complaining about headaches, anxiety, stomach, pain and dizziness in both the medical community and society. Yes, the pandemic had a negative effect on the kids, but if you put Covid on top of it, you can see that something is really happening here, "Edwards said.
Admitting long Covids can be problematic and may encourage more parents to vaccinate their children to avoid getting infected with long Covids in the first place. Studies such as this may also encourage parents to be aware of their symptoms, so they can get help from their children if they need it.
"It has become clear that this is not an isolated phenomenon. It has appeared in studies in multiple countries. It is probably happening to more children than originally thought." Edwards said. "Given how many Covid cases we had, we're talking a lot about children, so it's important to keep telling them."
