COVID-19 can have long-term health effects and complications which can damage many things including the brain, heart, and lungs. Most of the world has been infected with COVID-19, and often recover completely within a few weeks after. However, there are a few who even with the mild version of the symptoms, continue to experience symptoms even after they have recovered.   It’s often seen that older individuals and individuals with serious medical conditions are most likely to experience lasting COVID-19 symptoms, even younger individuals may experience these lasting effects from the initial infection. The common signs and symptoms that can continue to linger over time may include:   - Fatigue - Difficulty breathing - Shortness of breath - Coughing - Joint pain - Chest pain - Concentration, memory, or sleep issues - Muscle pain - Headaches - Fast heartbeats - Pounding heartbeat - Loss of taste or smell - Anxiety - Depression - Fever - Become dizzy when you stand - Symptoms begin to worsen after physical or mental activities We serve patients from Laurel MD, Maryland City MD, South Laurel MD, Ammendale MD, Savage MD, Annandale VA, Lincolnia VA, Alexandria VA, Lake Barcroft VA, North Springfield VA and surrounding areas.