Shaista Pathan, 47, a native of Palghar, is suffering from memory loss and brain fog after testing positive for COVID-19.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to a report in Times Of India (TOI), Pathan was rushed to Mumbai\u2019s Wockhardt Hospital on August 14 after she complained of abdominal pain and headache.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When she arrived at the hospital, she was reportedly restless, drifting in and out of consciousness and disturbed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWhen she arrived, even five nurses couldn\u2019t calm her down or draw blood. However, the next morning, we noticed neck stiffness that suggested an infection in the central nervous system\u201d neurologist Pavan Pai, was quoted as saying by TOI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On August 19, she was diagnosed with viral encephalitis, an inflammation of the brain, and also tested positive for COVID-19.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Now, even after two months, Pathan still has moments of \u201cdifficulties\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cMy sons tell me not to think hard as I get a headache and a bit of confusion,\u201d said Pathan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cShe cannot remember eight days of the infection, but is otherwise healthy,\u201d said neurologist Pavan Pai, who treated her.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the US, news reports stated that patients complained of forgetfulness or brain fog after being diagnosed with COVID-19.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Source: https:\/\/odishabytes.com\/covid-19-positive-woman-suffers-memory-loss-brain-fog\/<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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