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Raw Queries and Responses

1. Shard Calculation

Query:

Response:

Calculated Shard: 5 (from laksa051)

2. Crawled Status Check

Query:

curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa005.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.cdc.gov/long-covid/signs-symptoms/index.html\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.cdc.gov/long-covid/signs-symptoms/index.html\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

Response:

{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/long-covid\/signs-symptoms\/index.html","crawl_time":1773234069,"first_indexed_time":1753478687,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"gov,cdc!www,\/long-covid\/signs-symptoms\/index.html s443","src_root_hash":"17308952984333333205","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Long COVID Signs and Symptoms | Long COVID | CDC","meta_descriptions":["Information about Long COVID symptoms, conditions, and complications."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Long COVID can include a wide range of ongoing symptoms and conditions that can last months or even years.\nMost people with Long COVID symptoms see significant improvement after 3 months, while others may not see improvement until months or even years after symptoms first appear.\nLong COVID symptoms and conditions can sometimes result in disability.\nTalk to your healthcare provider if you think you or your loved one might have Long COVID.\nSigns and symptoms\nLong COVID symptoms can last months or even years.\nPeople with Long COVID can have a wide variety of symptoms that can range from mild to severe and may be similar to symptoms from other\nchronic illnesses\n. Symptoms can last months or even years after COVID-19 illness and can emerge, persist, resolve, reemerge, and change over different lengths of time. Long COVID may not affect everyone the same way. Some people can experience health problems from different types and combinations of symptoms that may:\nBe difficult to explain or diagnose\nRequire comprehensive care\nSometimes result in disability\nFact\nFatigue, brain fog, and\npost-exertional malaise (PEM)\nare commonly reported symptoms, but more than 200 Long COVID symptoms have been identified\n.\n1\n2\n3\nOther commonly reported symptoms include (not a comprehensive list):\nGeneral symptoms\nTiredness or fatigue that interferes with daily life\nSymptoms that get worse after physical or mental effort\nFever\nRespiratory and heart symptoms\nDifficulty breathing or shortness of breath\nCoughing\nChest pain\nFast-beating or pounding heart (also known as heart palpitations)\nNeurological symptoms\nDifficulty thinking or concentrating (sometimes referred to as \"brain fog\")\nHeadaches\nSleep problems\nDizziness when you stand up (lightheadedness)\nPins-and-needles feelings\nChange in smell or taste\nDepression or anxiety\nDigestive Symptoms\nDiarrhea\nStomach pain\nConstipation\nOther symptoms\nJoint or muscle pain\nRash\nChanges in menstrual cycles\nA recent study shows young children may experience some Long COVID symptoms more often than other Long COVID symptoms depending on their age, including:\n4\nInfants aged 0-2 years\nPoor appetite\nWet coughing\nTrouble sleeping\nChildren aged 3-5 years\nDaytime tiredness\/low energy\nDry coughing\nSymptoms that may be hard to explain and manage\nSome people with Long COVID have symptoms that are hard to explain or difficult to manage. Some people may experience health problems from different types and combinations of symptoms that require comprehensive care.\nThere is no laboratory test\nthat can determine if your symptoms are due to COVID-19 illness. People with symptoms that are hard to explain may sometimes even be misunderstood or experience stigma. This can result in a delay in diagnosis and receiving the appropriate care or treatment. Long COVID treatment is focused on managing symptoms, reducing their impact on daily activities, and improving your quality of life.\nHave Long COVID symptoms?\nTalk to your healthcare provider if you are experiencing symptoms that are hard to explain or that persist, or if you think you or your loved one might have Long COVID.\nComplications\nSome people, especially those who had severe COVID-19, may experience multi-organ effects or autoimmune conditions lasting months or even years after COVID-19 illness.\n4\n5\n6\nMulti-organ effects can involve many body systems, including the heart, lungs, kidneys, skin, and brain. Symptoms for many of these multi-organ complications are similar to commonly reported Long COVID symptoms. As a result of these effects, people who have had COVID-19 may be more likely to develop new or worsening of health conditions such as:\nDiabetes\nHeart conditions\nBlood clots\nNeurological conditions\nPost-intensive care syndrome\nPeople with post-intensive care syndrome (PICS) may have an increased risk for Long COVID\nPeople experiencing any severe illness or hospitalization may develop problems such as\npost-intensive care syndrome (PICS)\n. While PICS is not specific to infection with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, it may occur and contribute to the person's experience of Long COVID.\n7\n8\nHealth effects from PICS may begin when a person is in an intensive care unit (ICU), and can include:\nMuscle weakness\nProblems with thinking and judgment\nSymptoms of\npost-traumatic stress disorder\n(PTSD)\nFor people who experience PICS following a COVID-19 diagnosis, it is difficult to determine whether these health problems are caused by a severe illness, the virus itself, or a combination of both.\nLong COVID and myalgic encephalomyelitis\/chronic fatigue syndrome\nSome people with Long COVID experience symptoms similar to those reported by people who suffer from other poorly understood chronic illnesses that may occur after other infections, such as\nMyalgic Encephalomyelitis\/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME\/CFS)\n.\n[[9]]\nPeople with ME\/CFS and other infection-associated chronic conditions (IACC) can have difficulty:\nRecognizing and identifying symptoms of their illness\nBeing believed by family, friends and healthcare providers\nGetting a diagnosis\nManaging their symptoms or conditions\nCDC is working with partners to better understand and support people suffering from Long COVID, ME\/CFS, and\nother symptoms or conditions from IACC\n.\nMar. 9, 2026\nReferences\nPerlis RH, Santillana M, Ognyanova K, et al. Prevalence and Correlates of Long COVID Symptoms Among US Adults. \nJAMA Netw Open.\n 2022;5(10):e2238804. doi:\n10.1001\/jamanetworkopen.2022.38804 \nThaweethai T, Jolley SE, Karlson EW, et al. Development of a Definition of Postacute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 Infection. \nJAMA.\n 2023;329(22):1934–1946. doi:\n10.1001\/jama.2023.8823\n.\nNational Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2024.\nA Long COVID Definition: A Chronic, Systemic Disease State with Profound Consequences\n. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.\nhttps:\/\/doi.org\/10.17226\/27768\n.\nGross RS, Thaweethai T, Salisbury AL, et al. Characterizing Long COVID Symptoms During Early Childhood.\nJAMA\nPediatr\n.\n2025;179(7):781–792.\ndoi:10.1001\/jamapediatrics.2025.1066\nDavis, H.E., McCorkell, L., Vogel, J.M.\net al.\nLong COVID: major findings, mechanisms and recommendations.\nNat Rev Microbiol\n21, 133–146 (2023). doi:\n10.1038\/s41579-022-00846-2\n.\nIqbal P, Ata F, Chaudhry H, et al. Post-COVID-19-associated multiorgan complications or \"long COVID\" with literature review and management strategy discussion: A meta-analysis. Health Sci Rep. 2023 Apr 14;6(4):e1211. doi:\n10.1002\/hsr2.1211\n.\nHatakeyama J, Inoue S, Liu K, et al. Prevalence and Risk Factor Analysis of Post-Intensive Care Syndrome in Patients with COVID-19 Requiring Mechanical Ventilation: A Multicenter Prospective Observational Study. J Clin Med. 2022 Sep 28;11(19):5758. doi:\n10.3390\/jcm11195758\n.\nNakanishi N, Liu K, Kawakami D, et al. Post-Intensive Care Syndrome and Its New Challenges in Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic: A Review of Recent Advances and Perspectives. J Clin Med. 2021 Aug 28;10(17):3870. doi:\n10.3390\/jcm10173870\n.\nSources\nWood MS, Halmer N, Bertolli J, et al. (2024) Impact of COVID-19 on myalgic encephalomyelitis\/chronic fatigue syndrome-like illness prevalence: A cross-sectional survey. 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Long COVID Signs and Symptoms\nMar. 9, 2026\n\n[Español](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/long-covid\/es\/signs-symptoms\/signos-sintomas-covid-19-persistente.html)\n\nFor Everyone\n\n## Key points\n- Long COVID can include a wide range of ongoing symptoms and conditions that can last months or even years.\n- Most people with Long COVID symptoms see significant improvement after 3 months, while others may not see improvement until months or even years after symptoms first appear.\n- Long COVID symptoms and conditions can sometimes result in disability.\n- Talk to your healthcare provider if you think you or your loved one might have Long COVID.\n\n![Female patient with mask talking with doctor.](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/covid\/media\/images\/2024\/11\/GettyImages-1331349679_1200x675.jpg)\n\n## Signs and symptoms\n![Woman sitting on floor](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/covid\/media\/images\/2024\/06\/woman-sitting-on-floor-medium.jpg)\n\nLong COVID symptoms can last months or even years.\n\nPeople with Long COVID can have a wide variety of symptoms that can range from mild to severe and may be similar to symptoms from other [chronic illnesses](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/chronic-symptoms-following-infections\/about\/index.html). Symptoms can last months or even years after COVID-19 illness and can emerge, persist, resolve, reemerge, and change over different lengths of time. Long COVID may not affect everyone the same way. Some people can experience health problems from different types and combinations of symptoms that may:\n\n- Be difficult to explain or diagnose\n- Require comprehensive care\n- [Sometimes result in disability](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/disability-and-health\/conditions\/?CDC_AAref_Val=https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/ncbddd\/disabilityandhealth\/relatedconditions.html)\n\n### Fact\nFatigue, brain fog, and [post-exertional malaise (PEM)](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/me-cfs\/hcp\/clinical-care\/treating-the-most-disruptive-symptoms-first-and-preventing-worsening-of-symptoms.html#cdc_generic_section_1-post-exertional-malaise-pem) are commonly reported symptoms, but more than 200 Long COVID symptoms have been identified. [1](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/long-covid\/signs-symptoms\/index.html#cdcreference_1)[2](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/long-covid\/signs-symptoms\/index.html#cdcreference_2)[3](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/long-covid\/signs-symptoms\/index.html#cdcreference_3)\n\nOther commonly reported symptoms include (not a comprehensive list):\n\n**General symptoms**\n\n- Tiredness or fatigue that interferes with daily life\n- Symptoms that get worse after physical or mental effort\n- Fever\n\n**Respiratory and heart symptoms**\n\n- Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath\n- Coughing\n- Chest pain\n- Fast-beating or pounding heart (also known as heart palpitations)\n\n**Neurological symptoms**\n\n- Difficulty thinking or concentrating (sometimes referred to as \"brain fog\")\n- Headaches\n- Sleep problems\n- Dizziness when you stand up (lightheadedness)\n- Pins-and-needles feelings\n- Change in smell or taste\n- Depression or anxiety\n\n**Digestive Symptoms**\n\n- Diarrhea\n- Stomach pain\n- Constipation\n\n**Other symptoms**\n\n- Joint or muscle pain\n- Rash\n- Changes in menstrual cycles\n\nA recent study shows young children may experience some Long COVID symptoms more often than other Long COVID symptoms depending on their age, including: [4](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/long-covid\/signs-symptoms\/index.html#cdcreference_4)\n\n**Infants aged 0-2 years**\n\n- Poor appetite\n\n- Wet coughing\n\n- Trouble sleeping\n\n**Children aged 3-5 years**\n\n- Daytime tiredness\/low energy\n\n- Dry coughing\n### Symptoms that may be hard to explain and manage\nSome people with Long COVID have symptoms that are hard to explain or difficult to manage. Some people may experience health problems from different types and combinations of symptoms that require comprehensive care. [There is no laboratory test](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/long-covid\/about\/index.html#:~:text=children.%201213-,Testing%20and%20diagnosis,-Long%20COVID%20is) that can determine if your symptoms are due to COVID-19 illness. People with symptoms that are hard to explain may sometimes even be misunderstood or experience stigma. This can result in a delay in diagnosis and receiving the appropriate care or treatment. Long COVID treatment is focused on managing symptoms, reducing their impact on daily activities, and improving your quality of life.\n\n### Have Long COVID symptoms?\nTalk to your healthcare provider if you are experiencing symptoms that are hard to explain or that persist, or if you think you or your loved one might have Long COVID.\n\n[Talking with Your Doctor About Long COVID](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/long-covid\/talking-to-doctor\/index.html)\n\n## Complications\nSome people, especially those who had severe COVID-19, may experience multi-organ effects or autoimmune conditions lasting months or even years after COVID-19 illness.[4](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/long-covid\/signs-symptoms\/index.html#cdcreference_4)[5](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/long-covid\/signs-symptoms\/index.html#cdcreference_5)[6](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/long-covid\/signs-symptoms\/index.html#cdcreference_6) Multi-organ effects can involve many body systems, including the heart, lungs, kidneys, skin, and brain. Symptoms for many of these multi-organ complications are similar to commonly reported Long COVID symptoms. As a result of these effects, people who have had COVID-19 may be more likely to develop new or worsening of health conditions such as:\n\n- [Diabetes](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/diabetes\/about\/index.html)\n- [Heart conditions](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/heart-disease\/about\/index.html)\n- [Blood clots](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/blood-clots\/about\/index.html)\n- Neurological conditions\n### Post-intensive care syndrome\n![Woman lying in hospital bed.](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/covid\/media\/images\/2024\/07\/GettyImages-1296010446.jpg)\n\nPeople with post-intensive care syndrome (PICS) may have an increased risk for Long COVID\n\nPeople experiencing any severe illness or hospitalization may develop problems such as [post-intensive care syndrome (PICS)](https:\/\/lms.sccm.org\/AssetListing\/SCCM-Resource-Library-69122\/PICS-What-Is-It-and-Why-Does-It-Matter-12052). While PICS is not specific to infection with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, it may occur and contribute to the person's experience of Long COVID. [7](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/long-covid\/signs-symptoms\/index.html#cdcreference_7)[8](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/long-covid\/signs-symptoms\/index.html#cdcreference_8)Health effects from PICS may begin when a person is in an intensive care unit (ICU), and can include:\n\n- Muscle weakness\n- Problems with thinking and judgment\n- Symptoms of [post-traumatic stress disorder](https:\/\/www.nimh.nih.gov\/health\/topics\/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd) (PTSD)\n\nFor people who experience PICS following a COVID-19 diagnosis, it is difficult to determine whether these health problems are caused by a severe illness, the virus itself, or a combination of both.\n\n## Long COVID and myalgic encephalomyelitis\/chronic fatigue syndrome\nSome people with Long COVID experience symptoms similar to those reported by people who suffer from other poorly understood chronic illnesses that may occur after other infections, such as [Myalgic Encephalomyelitis\/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME\/CFS)](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/me-cfs\/about\/index.html). \\[\\[9\\]\\]People with ME\/CFS and other infection-associated chronic conditions (IACC) can have difficulty:\n\n- Recognizing and identifying symptoms of their illness\n- Being believed by family, friends and healthcare providers\n- Getting a diagnosis\n- Managing their symptoms or conditions\n\nCDC is working with partners to better understand and support people suffering from Long COVID, ME\/CFS, and [other symptoms or conditions from IACC](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/chronic-symptoms-following-infections\/about\/?CDC_AAref_Val=https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/ncezid\/what-we-do\/our-topics\/chronic-symptoms.html).\n\n## Resources\n### Disability\n- [Guidance on \"Long COVID\" as a Disability Under the ADA](https:\/\/www.hhs.gov\/civil-rights\/for-providers\/civil-rights-covid19\/guidance-long-covid-disability\/index.html)\n### Symptom resources\n- [Long COVID Symptom Checker](https:\/\/www.publichealth.va.gov\/n-coronavirus\/docs\/Fact-Sheet-Veteran-Facing-Long-COVID-0083022-FINAL.pdf)\n- [Identification and Management of Mental Health Symptoms and Conditions Associated with Long COVID](https:\/\/library.samhsa.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/pep23-06-05-007.pdf)\n- [Chronic Symptoms Following Infections](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/chronic-symptoms-following-infections\/about\/?CDC_AAref_Val=https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/ncezid\/what-we-do\/our-topics\/chronic-symptoms.html)\n- [Myalgic Encephalomyelitis\/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME\/CFS)](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/me-cfs\/)\n### Mental Health\n- [For patients with long COVID, look out for psychiatric sequelae](https:\/\/www.ama-assn.org\/delivering-care\/public-health\/patients-long-covid-look-out-psychiatric-sequelae)\n\n## On This Page\n- [Signs and symptoms](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/long-covid\/signs-symptoms\/index.html#cdc_symptoms_section_2-signs-and-symptoms \"Signs and symptoms\")\n- [Complications](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/long-covid\/signs-symptoms\/index.html#cdc_symptoms_section_3-complications \"Complications\")\n- [Long COVID and myalgic encephalomyelitis\/chronic fatigue syndrome](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/long-covid\/signs-symptoms\/index.html#cdc_symptoms_section_4-long-covid-and-myalgic-encephalomyelitischronic-fatigue-syndrome \"Long COVID and myalgic encephalomyelitis\/chronic fatigue syndrome\")\n- [Resources](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/long-covid\/signs-symptoms\/index.html#cdc_symptoms_res-resources \"Resources\")\n\n## Related Pages\n- [Basics](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/long-covid\/about\/index.html)\n- [Conversation Tips](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/long-covid\/talking-to-doctor\/index.html)\n- [Long COVID Resources](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/long-covid\/resources\/index.html)\n- [Living With Long COVID](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/long-covid\/living-with\/index.html)\n\n[View All Long COVID](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/long-covid\/site.html#gen)\n\n[Conversation Tips](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/long-covid\/talking-to-doctor\/index.html)\n\nMar. 9, 2026\n\n[Sources](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/long-covid\/signs-symptoms\/index.html#content-sources) [Print](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/long-covid\/signs-symptoms\/index.html#print) [Share](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/long-covid\/signs-symptoms\/index.html#share)\n\n[Facebook](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Flong-covid%2Fsigns-symptoms%2Findex.html \"Share to Facebook\")   [LinkedIn](https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/shareArticle?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Flong-covid%2Fsigns-symptoms%2Findex.html&title=Long%20COVID%20Signs%20and%20Symptoms \"Share to LinkedIn\")   [Twitter](http:\/\/twitter.com\/share?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Flong-covid%2Fsigns-symptoms%2Findex.html&text=Long%20COVID%20Signs%20and%20Symptoms \"Share to Twitter\")   [Syndicate](https:\/\/tools.cdc.gov\/medialibrary\/index.aspx#\/sharecontent \"Embed this Page\")\n\nContent Source:\n\n[National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD)](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/ncird\/index.html)\n\nReferences\n\n1. 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even years after symptoms first appear.\n- Long COVID symptoms and conditions can sometimes result in disability.\n- Talk to your healthcare provider if you think you or your loved one might have Long COVID.\n\n![Female patient with mask talking with doctor.](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/covid\/media\/images\/2024\/11\/GettyImages-1331349679_1200x675.jpg)\n\n## Signs and symptoms\n![Woman sitting on floor](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/covid\/media\/images\/2024\/06\/woman-sitting-on-floor-medium.jpg)\n\nLong COVID symptoms can last months or even years.\n\nPeople with Long COVID can have a wide variety of symptoms that can range from mild to severe and may be similar to symptoms from other [chronic illnesses](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/chronic-symptoms-following-infections\/about\/index.html). Symptoms can last months or even years after COVID-19 illness and can emerge, persist, resolve, reemerge, and change over different lengths of time. Long COVID may not affect everyone the same way. Some people can experience health problems from different types and combinations of symptoms that may:\n\n- Be difficult to explain or diagnose\n- Require comprehensive care\n- [Sometimes result in disability](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/disability-and-health\/conditions\/?CDC_AAref_Val=https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/ncbddd\/disabilityandhealth\/relatedconditions.html)\n\n### Fact\nFatigue, brain fog, and [post-exertional malaise (PEM)](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/me-cfs\/hcp\/clinical-care\/treating-the-most-disruptive-symptoms-first-and-preventing-worsening-of-symptoms.html#cdc_generic_section_1-post-exertional-malaise-pem) are commonly reported symptoms, but more than 200 Long COVID symptoms have been identified. [1](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/long-covid\/signs-symptoms\/index.html#cdcreference_1)[2](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/long-covid\/signs-symptoms\/index.html#cdcreference_2)[3](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/long-covid\/signs-symptoms\/index.html#cdcreference_3)\n\nOther commonly reported symptoms include (not a comprehensive list):\n\n**General symptoms**\n\n- Tiredness or fatigue that interferes with daily life\n- Symptoms that get worse after physical or mental effort\n- Fever\n\n**Respiratory and heart symptoms**\n\n- Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath\n- Coughing\n- Chest pain\n- Fast-beating or pounding heart (also known as heart palpitations)\n\n**Neurological symptoms**\n\n- Difficulty thinking or concentrating (sometimes referred to as \"brain fog\")\n- Headaches\n- Sleep problems\n- Dizziness when you stand up (lightheadedness)\n- Pins-and-needles feelings\n- Change in smell or taste\n- Depression or anxiety\n\n**Digestive Symptoms**\n\n- Diarrhea\n- Stomach pain\n- Constipation\n\n**Other symptoms**\n\n- Joint or muscle pain\n- Rash\n- Changes in menstrual cycles\n\nA recent study shows young children may experience some Long COVID symptoms more often than other Long COVID symptoms depending on their age, including: [4](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/long-covid\/signs-symptoms\/index.html#cdcreference_4)\n\n**Infants aged 0-2 years**\n\n- Poor appetite\n\n- Wet coughing\n\n- Trouble sleeping\n\n**Children aged 3-5 years**\n\n- Daytime tiredness\/low energy\n\n- Dry coughing\n### Symptoms that may be hard to explain and manage\nSome people with Long COVID have symptoms that are hard to explain or difficult to manage. Some people may experience health problems from different types and combinations of symptoms that require comprehensive care. [There is no laboratory test](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/long-covid\/about\/index.html#:~:text=children.%201213-,Testing%20and%20diagnosis,-Long%20COVID%20is) that can determine if your symptoms are due to COVID-19 illness. People with symptoms that are hard to explain may sometimes even be misunderstood or experience stigma. This can result in a delay in diagnosis and receiving the appropriate care or treatment. Long COVID treatment is focused on managing symptoms, reducing their impact on daily activities, and improving your quality of life.\n\n### Have Long COVID symptoms?\nTalk to your healthcare provider if you are experiencing symptoms that are hard to explain or that persist, or if you think you or your loved one might have Long COVID.\n\n## Complications\nSome people, especially those who had severe COVID-19, may experience multi-organ effects or autoimmune conditions lasting months or even years after COVID-19 illness.[4](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/long-covid\/signs-symptoms\/index.html#cdcreference_4)[5](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/long-covid\/signs-symptoms\/index.html#cdcreference_5)[6](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/long-covid\/signs-symptoms\/index.html#cdcreference_6) Multi-organ effects can involve many body systems, including the heart, lungs, kidneys, skin, and brain. Symptoms for many of these multi-organ complications are similar to commonly reported Long COVID symptoms. As a result of these effects, people who have had COVID-19 may be more likely to develop new or worsening of health conditions such as:\n\n- [Diabetes](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/diabetes\/about\/index.html)\n- [Heart conditions](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/heart-disease\/about\/index.html)\n- [Blood clots](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/blood-clots\/about\/index.html)\n- Neurological conditions\n### Post-intensive care syndrome\n![Woman lying in hospital bed.](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/covid\/media\/images\/2024\/07\/GettyImages-1296010446.jpg)\n\nPeople with post-intensive care syndrome (PICS) may have an increased risk for Long COVID\n\nPeople experiencing any severe illness or hospitalization may develop problems such as [post-intensive care syndrome (PICS)](https:\/\/lms.sccm.org\/AssetListing\/SCCM-Resource-Library-69122\/PICS-What-Is-It-and-Why-Does-It-Matter-12052). While PICS is not specific to infection with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, it may occur and contribute to the person's experience of Long COVID. [7](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/long-covid\/signs-symptoms\/index.html#cdcreference_7)[8](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/long-covid\/signs-symptoms\/index.html#cdcreference_8)Health effects from PICS may begin when a person is in an intensive care unit (ICU), and can include:\n\n- Muscle weakness\n- Problems with thinking and judgment\n- Symptoms of [post-traumatic stress disorder](https:\/\/www.nimh.nih.gov\/health\/topics\/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd) (PTSD)\n\nFor people who experience PICS following a COVID-19 diagnosis, it is difficult to determine whether these health problems are caused by a severe illness, the virus itself, or a combination of both.\n\n## Long COVID and myalgic encephalomyelitis\/chronic fatigue syndrome\nSome people with Long COVID experience symptoms similar to those reported by people who suffer from other poorly understood chronic illnesses that may occur after other infections, such as [Myalgic Encephalomyelitis\/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME\/CFS)](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/me-cfs\/about\/index.html). \\[\\[9\\]\\]People with ME\/CFS and other infection-associated chronic conditions (IACC) can have difficulty:\n\n- Recognizing and identifying symptoms of their illness\n- Being believed by family, friends and healthcare providers\n- Getting a diagnosis\n- Managing their symptoms or conditions\n\nCDC is working with partners to better understand and support people suffering from Long COVID, ME\/CFS, and [other symptoms or conditions from IACC](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/chronic-symptoms-following-infections\/about\/?CDC_AAref_Val=https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/ncezid\/what-we-do\/our-topics\/chronic-symptoms.html).\n\nMar. 9, 2026\n\nReferences\n\n1. Perlis RH, Santillana M, Ognyanova K, et al. Prevalence and Correlates of Long COVID Symptoms Among US Adults. *JAMA Netw Open.* 2022;5(10):e2238804. doi:[10\\.1001\/jamanetworkopen.2022.38804](https:\/\/jamanetwork.com\/journals\/jamanetworkopen\/fullarticle\/2797782)\n2. Thaweethai T, Jolley SE, Karlson EW, et al. Development of a Definition of Postacute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 Infection. *JAMA.* 2023;329(22):1934–1946. doi:[10\\.1001\/jama.2023.8823](https:\/\/jamanetwork.com\/journals\/jama\/fullarticle\/2805540).\n3. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2024. *A Long COVID Definition: A Chronic, Systemic Disease State with Profound Consequences*. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. <https:\/\/doi.org\/10.17226\/27768>.\n4. Gross RS, Thaweethai T, Salisbury AL, et al. Characterizing Long COVID Symptoms During Early Childhood. *JAMA* *Pediatr**.* 2025;179(7):781–792. [doi:10.1001\/jamapediatrics.2025.1066](https:\/\/jamanetwork.com\/journals\/jamapediatrics\/fullarticle\/2834480)\n5. Davis, H.E., McCorkell, L., Vogel, J.M. *et al.* Long COVID: major findings, mechanisms and recommendations. *Nat Rev Microbiol* 21, 133–146 (2023). doi: [10\\.1038\/s41579-022-00846-2](https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/s41579-022-00846-2).\n6. Iqbal P, Ata F, Chaudhry H, et al. Post-COVID-19-associated multiorgan complications or \"long COVID\" with literature review and management strategy discussion: A meta-analysis. Health Sci Rep. 2023 Apr 14;6(4):e1211. doi: [10\\.1002\/hsr2.1211](https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC10103688\/).\n7. Hatakeyama J, Inoue S, Liu K, et al. Prevalence and Risk Factor Analysis of Post-Intensive Care Syndrome in Patients with COVID-19 Requiring Mechanical Ventilation: A Multicenter Prospective Observational Study. J Clin Med. 2022 Sep 28;11(19):5758. doi: [10\\.3390\/jcm11195758](https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC9571505\/).\n8. Nakanishi N, Liu K, Kawakami D, et al. Post-Intensive Care Syndrome and Its New Challenges in Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic: A Review of Recent Advances and Perspectives. J Clin Med. 2021 Aug 28;10(17):3870. doi: [10\\.3390\/jcm10173870](https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC8432235\/).\n\nSources\n\n- Wood MS, Halmer N, Bertolli J, et al. (2024) Impact of COVID-19 on myalgic encephalomyelitis\/chronic fatigue syndrome-like illness prevalence: A cross-sectional survey. PLoS ONE 19(9): e0309810. <https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1371\/journal.pone.0309810>.","meta_canonical":null}

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Boilerpipe Text	Long COVID can include a wide range of ongoing symptoms and conditions that can last months or even years. Most people with Long COVID symptoms see significant improvement after 3 months, while others may not see improvement until months or even years after symptoms first appear. Long COVID symptoms and conditions can sometimes result in disability. Talk to your healthcare provider if you think you or your loved one might have Long COVID. Signs and symptoms Long COVID symptoms can last months or even years. People with Long COVID can have a wide variety of symptoms that can range from mild to severe and may be similar to symptoms from other chronic illnesses . Symptoms can last months or even years after COVID-19 illness and can emerge, persist, resolve, reemerge, and change over different lengths of time. Long COVID may not affect everyone the same way. Some people can experience health problems from different types and combinations of symptoms that may: Be difficult to explain or diagnose Require comprehensive care Sometimes result in disability Fact Fatigue, brain fog, and post-exertional malaise (PEM) are commonly reported symptoms, but more than 200 Long COVID symptoms have been identified . 1 2 3 Other commonly reported symptoms include (not a comprehensive list): General symptoms Tiredness or fatigue that interferes with daily life Symptoms that get worse after physical or mental effort Fever Respiratory and heart symptoms Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath Coughing Chest pain Fast-beating or pounding heart (also known as heart palpitations) Neurological symptoms Difficulty thinking or concentrating (sometimes referred to as "brain fog") Headaches Sleep problems Dizziness when you stand up (lightheadedness) Pins-and-needles feelings Change in smell or taste Depression or anxiety Digestive Symptoms Diarrhea Stomach pain Constipation Other symptoms Joint or muscle pain Rash Changes in menstrual cycles A recent study shows young children may experience some Long COVID symptoms more often than other Long COVID symptoms depending on their age, including: 4 Infants aged 0-2 years Poor appetite Wet coughing Trouble sleeping Children aged 3-5 years Daytime tiredness/low energy Dry coughing Symptoms that may be hard to explain and manage Some people with Long COVID have symptoms that are hard to explain or difficult to manage. Some people may experience health problems from different types and combinations of symptoms that require comprehensive care. There is no laboratory test that can determine if your symptoms are due to COVID-19 illness. People with symptoms that are hard to explain may sometimes even be misunderstood or experience stigma. This can result in a delay in diagnosis and receiving the appropriate care or treatment. Long COVID treatment is focused on managing symptoms, reducing their impact on daily activities, and improving your quality of life. Have Long COVID symptoms? Talk to your healthcare provider if you are experiencing symptoms that are hard to explain or that persist, or if you think you or your loved one might have Long COVID. Complications Some people, especially those who had severe COVID-19, may experience multi-organ effects or autoimmune conditions lasting months or even years after COVID-19 illness. 4 5 6 Multi-organ effects can involve many body systems, including the heart, lungs, kidneys, skin, and brain. Symptoms for many of these multi-organ complications are similar to commonly reported Long COVID symptoms. As a result of these effects, people who have had COVID-19 may be more likely to develop new or worsening of health conditions such as: Diabetes Heart conditions Blood clots Neurological conditions Post-intensive care syndrome People with post-intensive care syndrome (PICS) may have an increased risk for Long COVID People experiencing any severe illness or hospitalization may develop problems such as post-intensive care syndrome (PICS) . While PICS is not specific to infection with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, it may occur and contribute to the person's experience of Long COVID. 7 8 Health effects from PICS may begin when a person is in an intensive care unit (ICU), and can include: Muscle weakness Problems with thinking and judgment Symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) For people who experience PICS following a COVID-19 diagnosis, it is difficult to determine whether these health problems are caused by a severe illness, the virus itself, or a combination of both. Long COVID and myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome Some people with Long COVID experience symptoms similar to those reported by people who suffer from other poorly understood chronic illnesses that may occur after other infections, such as Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) . [[9]] People with ME/CFS and other infection-associated chronic conditions (IACC) can have difficulty: Recognizing and identifying symptoms of their illness Being believed by family, friends and healthcare providers Getting a diagnosis Managing their symptoms or conditions CDC is working with partners to better understand and support people suffering from Long COVID, ME/CFS, and other symptoms or conditions from IACC . Mar. 9, 2026 References Perlis RH, Santillana M, Ognyanova K, et al. Prevalence and Correlates of Long COVID Symptoms Among US Adults.  JAMA Netw Open.  2022;5(10):e2238804. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2022.38804  Thaweethai T, Jolley SE, Karlson EW, et al. Development of a Definition of Postacute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 Infection.  JAMA.  2023;329(22):1934–1946. doi: 10.1001/jama.2023.8823 . National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2024. A Long COVID Definition: A Chronic, Systemic Disease State with Profound Consequences . Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. https://doi.org/10.17226/27768 . Gross RS, Thaweethai T, Salisbury AL, et al. Characterizing Long COVID Symptoms During Early Childhood. JAMA Pediatr . 2025;179(7):781–792. doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2025.1066 Davis, H.E., McCorkell, L., Vogel, J.M. et al. Long COVID: major findings, mechanisms and recommendations. Nat Rev Microbiol 21, 133–146 (2023). doi: 10.1038/s41579-022-00846-2 . Iqbal P, Ata F, Chaudhry H, et al. Post-COVID-19-associated multiorgan complications or "long COVID" with literature review and management strategy discussion: A meta-analysis. Health Sci Rep. 2023 Apr 14;6(4):e1211. doi: 10.1002/hsr2.1211 . Hatakeyama J, Inoue S, Liu K, et al. Prevalence and Risk Factor Analysis of Post-Intensive Care Syndrome in Patients with COVID-19 Requiring Mechanical Ventilation: A Multicenter Prospective Observational Study. J Clin Med. 2022 Sep 28;11(19):5758. doi: 10.3390/jcm11195758 . Nakanishi N, Liu K, Kawakami D, et al. Post-Intensive Care Syndrome and Its New Challenges in Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic: A Review of Recent Advances and Perspectives. J Clin Med. 2021 Aug 28;10(17):3870. doi: 10.3390/jcm10173870 . Sources Wood MS, Halmer N, Bertolli J, et al. (2024) Impact of COVID-19 on myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome-like illness prevalence: A cross-sectional survey. PLoS ONE 19(9): e0309810. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0309810 .
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# Long COVID Signs and Symptoms Mar. 9, 2026 [Español](https://www.cdc.gov/long-covid/es/signs-symptoms/signos-sintomas-covid-19-persistente.html) For Everyone ## Key points - Long COVID can include a wide range of ongoing symptoms and conditions that can last months or even years. - Most people with Long COVID symptoms see significant improvement after 3 months, while others may not see improvement until months or even years after symptoms first appear. - Long COVID symptoms and conditions can sometimes result in disability. - Talk to your healthcare provider if you think you or your loved one might have Long COVID. ![Female patient with mask talking with doctor.](https://www.cdc.gov/covid/media/images/2024/11/GettyImages-1331349679_1200x675.jpg) ## Signs and symptoms ![Woman sitting on floor](https://www.cdc.gov/covid/media/images/2024/06/woman-sitting-on-floor-medium.jpg) Long COVID symptoms can last months or even years. People with Long COVID can have a wide variety of symptoms that can range from mild to severe and may be similar to symptoms from other [chronic illnesses](https://www.cdc.gov/chronic-symptoms-following-infections/about/index.html). Symptoms can last months or even years after COVID-19 illness and can emerge, persist, resolve, reemerge, and change over different lengths of time. Long COVID may not affect everyone the same way. Some people can experience health problems from different types and combinations of symptoms that may: - Be difficult to explain or diagnose - Require comprehensive care - [Sometimes result in disability](https://www.cdc.gov/disability-and-health/conditions/?CDC_AAref_Val=https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/disabilityandhealth/relatedconditions.html) ### Fact Fatigue, brain fog, and [post-exertional malaise (PEM)](https://www.cdc.gov/me-cfs/hcp/clinical-care/treating-the-most-disruptive-symptoms-first-and-preventing-worsening-of-symptoms.html#cdc_generic_section_1-post-exertional-malaise-pem) are commonly reported symptoms, but more than 200 Long COVID symptoms have been identified. [1](https://www.cdc.gov/long-covid/signs-symptoms/index.html#cdcreference_1)[2](https://www.cdc.gov/long-covid/signs-symptoms/index.html#cdcreference_2)[3](https://www.cdc.gov/long-covid/signs-symptoms/index.html#cdcreference_3) Other commonly reported symptoms include (not a comprehensive list): General symptoms - Tiredness or fatigue that interferes with daily life - Symptoms that get worse after physical or mental effort - Fever Respiratory and heart symptoms - Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath - Coughing - Chest pain - Fast-beating or pounding heart (also known as heart palpitations) Neurological symptoms - Difficulty thinking or concentrating (sometimes referred to as "brain fog") - Headaches - Sleep problems - Dizziness when you stand up (lightheadedness) - Pins-and-needles feelings - Change in smell or taste - Depression or anxiety Digestive Symptoms - Diarrhea - Stomach pain - Constipation Other symptoms - Joint or muscle pain - Rash - Changes in menstrual cycles A recent study shows young children may experience some Long COVID symptoms more often than other Long COVID symptoms depending on their age, including: [4](https://www.cdc.gov/long-covid/signs-symptoms/index.html#cdcreference_4) Infants aged 0-2 years - Poor appetite - Wet coughing - Trouble sleeping Children aged 3-5 years - Daytime tiredness/low energy - Dry coughing ### Symptoms that may be hard to explain and manage Some people with Long COVID have symptoms that are hard to explain or difficult to manage. Some people may experience health problems from different types and combinations of symptoms that require comprehensive care. [There is no laboratory test](https://www.cdc.gov/long-covid/about/index.html#:~:text=children.%201213-,Testing%20and%20diagnosis,-Long%20COVID%20is) that can determine if your symptoms are due to COVID-19 illness. People with symptoms that are hard to explain may sometimes even be misunderstood or experience stigma. This can result in a delay in diagnosis and receiving the appropriate care or treatment. Long COVID treatment is focused on managing symptoms, reducing their impact on daily activities, and improving your quality of life. ### Have Long COVID symptoms? Talk to your healthcare provider if you are experiencing symptoms that are hard to explain or that persist, or if you think you or your loved one might have Long COVID. [Talking with Your Doctor About Long COVID](https://www.cdc.gov/long-covid/talking-to-doctor/index.html) ## Complications Some people, especially those who had severe COVID-19, may experience multi-organ effects or autoimmune conditions lasting months or even years after COVID-19 illness.[4](https://www.cdc.gov/long-covid/signs-symptoms/index.html#cdcreference_4)[5](https://www.cdc.gov/long-covid/signs-symptoms/index.html#cdcreference_5)[6](https://www.cdc.gov/long-covid/signs-symptoms/index.html#cdcreference_6) Multi-organ effects can involve many body systems, including the heart, lungs, kidneys, skin, and brain. Symptoms for many of these multi-organ complications are similar to commonly reported Long COVID symptoms. As a result of these effects, people who have had COVID-19 may be more likely to develop new or worsening of health conditions such as: - [Diabetes](https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/about/index.html) - [Heart conditions](https://www.cdc.gov/heart-disease/about/index.html) - [Blood clots](https://www.cdc.gov/blood-clots/about/index.html) - Neurological conditions ### Post-intensive care syndrome ![Woman lying in hospital bed.](https://www.cdc.gov/covid/media/images/2024/07/GettyImages-1296010446.jpg) People with post-intensive care syndrome (PICS) may have an increased risk for Long COVID People experiencing any severe illness or hospitalization may develop problems such as [post-intensive care syndrome (PICS)](https://lms.sccm.org/AssetListing/SCCM-Resource-Library-69122/PICS-What-Is-It-and-Why-Does-It-Matter-12052). While PICS is not specific to infection with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, it may occur and contribute to the person's experience of Long COVID. [7](https://www.cdc.gov/long-covid/signs-symptoms/index.html#cdcreference_7)[8](https://www.cdc.gov/long-covid/signs-symptoms/index.html#cdcreference_8)Health effects from PICS may begin when a person is in an intensive care unit (ICU), and can include: - Muscle weakness - Problems with thinking and judgment - Symptoms of [post-traumatic stress disorder](https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd) (PTSD) For people who experience PICS following a COVID-19 diagnosis, it is difficult to determine whether these health problems are caused by a severe illness, the virus itself, or a combination of both. ## Long COVID and myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome Some people with Long COVID experience symptoms similar to those reported by people who suffer from other poorly understood chronic illnesses that may occur after other infections, such as [Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS)](https://www.cdc.gov/me-cfs/about/index.html). \[\[9\]\]People with ME/CFS and other infection-associated chronic conditions (IACC) can have difficulty: - Recognizing and identifying symptoms of their illness - Being believed by family, friends and healthcare providers - Getting a diagnosis - Managing their symptoms or conditions CDC is working with partners to better understand and support people suffering from Long COVID, ME/CFS, and [other symptoms or conditions from IACC](https://www.cdc.gov/chronic-symptoms-following-infections/about/?CDC_AAref_Val=https://www.cdc.gov/ncezid/what-we-do/our-topics/chronic-symptoms.html). ## Resources ### Disability - [Guidance on "Long COVID" as a Disability Under the ADA](https://www.hhs.gov/civil-rights/for-providers/civil-rights-covid19/guidance-long-covid-disability/index.html) ### Symptom resources - [Long COVID Symptom Checker](https://www.publichealth.va.gov/n-coronavirus/docs/Fact-Sheet-Veteran-Facing-Long-COVID-0083022-FINAL.pdf) - [Identification and Management of Mental Health Symptoms and Conditions Associated with Long COVID](https://library.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/pep23-06-05-007.pdf) - [Chronic Symptoms Following Infections](https://www.cdc.gov/chronic-symptoms-following-infections/about/?CDC_AAref_Val=https://www.cdc.gov/ncezid/what-we-do/our-topics/chronic-symptoms.html) - [Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS)](https://www.cdc.gov/me-cfs/) ### Mental Health - [For patients with long COVID, look out for psychiatric sequelae](https://www.ama-assn.org/delivering-care/public-health/patients-long-covid-look-out-psychiatric-sequelae) ## On This Page - [Signs and symptoms](https://www.cdc.gov/long-covid/signs-symptoms/index.html#cdc_symptoms_section_2-signs-and-symptoms "Signs and symptoms") - [Complications](https://www.cdc.gov/long-covid/signs-symptoms/index.html#cdc_symptoms_section_3-complications "Complications") - [Long COVID and myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome](https://www.cdc.gov/long-covid/signs-symptoms/index.html#cdc_symptoms_section_4-long-covid-and-myalgic-encephalomyelitischronic-fatigue-syndrome "Long COVID and myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome") - [Resources](https://www.cdc.gov/long-covid/signs-symptoms/index.html#cdc_symptoms_res-resources "Resources") ## Related Pages - [Basics](https://www.cdc.gov/long-covid/about/index.html) - [Conversation Tips](https://www.cdc.gov/long-covid/talking-to-doctor/index.html) - [Long COVID Resources](https://www.cdc.gov/long-covid/resources/index.html) - [Living With Long COVID](https://www.cdc.gov/long-covid/living-with/index.html) [View All Long COVID](https://www.cdc.gov/long-covid/site.html#gen) [Conversation Tips](https://www.cdc.gov/long-covid/talking-to-doctor/index.html) Mar. 9, 2026 [Sources](https://www.cdc.gov/long-covid/signs-symptoms/index.html#content-sources) [Print](https://www.cdc.gov/long-covid/signs-symptoms/index.html#print) [Share](https://www.cdc.gov/long-covid/signs-symptoms/index.html#share) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Flong-covid%2Fsigns-symptoms%2Findex.html "Share to Facebook") [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Flong-covid%2Fsigns-symptoms%2Findex.html&title=Long%20COVID%20Signs%20and%20Symptoms "Share to LinkedIn") [Twitter](http://twitter.com/share?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Flong-covid%2Fsigns-symptoms%2Findex.html&text=Long%20COVID%20Signs%20and%20Symptoms "Share to Twitter") [Syndicate](https://tools.cdc.gov/medialibrary/index.aspx#/sharecontent "Embed this Page") Content Source: [National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD)](https://www.cdc.gov/ncird/index.html) References 1. 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Post-Intensive Care Syndrome and Its New Challenges in Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic: A Review of Recent Advances and Perspectives. J Clin Med. 2021 Aug 28;10(17):3870. doi: [10\.3390/jcm10173870](https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8432235/). Sources - Wood MS, Halmer N, Bertolli J, et al. (2024) Impact of COVID-19 on myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome-like illness prevalence: A cross-sectional survey. 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Readable Markdown	- Long COVID can include a wide range of ongoing symptoms and conditions that can last months or even years. - Most people with Long COVID symptoms see significant improvement after 3 months, while others may not see improvement until months or even years after symptoms first appear. - Long COVID symptoms and conditions can sometimes result in disability. - Talk to your healthcare provider if you think you or your loved one might have Long COVID. ![Female patient with mask talking with doctor.](https://www.cdc.gov/covid/media/images/2024/11/GettyImages-1331349679_1200x675.jpg) ## Signs and symptoms ![Woman sitting on floor](https://www.cdc.gov/covid/media/images/2024/06/woman-sitting-on-floor-medium.jpg) Long COVID symptoms can last months or even years. People with Long COVID can have a wide variety of symptoms that can range from mild to severe and may be similar to symptoms from other [chronic illnesses](https://www.cdc.gov/chronic-symptoms-following-infections/about/index.html). Symptoms can last months or even years after COVID-19 illness and can emerge, persist, resolve, reemerge, and change over different lengths of time. Long COVID may not affect everyone the same way. Some people can experience health problems from different types and combinations of symptoms that may: - Be difficult to explain or diagnose - Require comprehensive care - [Sometimes result in disability](https://www.cdc.gov/disability-and-health/conditions/?CDC_AAref_Val=https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/disabilityandhealth/relatedconditions.html) ### Fact Fatigue, brain fog, and [post-exertional malaise (PEM)](https://www.cdc.gov/me-cfs/hcp/clinical-care/treating-the-most-disruptive-symptoms-first-and-preventing-worsening-of-symptoms.html#cdc_generic_section_1-post-exertional-malaise-pem) are commonly reported symptoms, but more than 200 Long COVID symptoms have been identified. [1](https://www.cdc.gov/long-covid/signs-symptoms/index.html#cdcreference_1)[2](https://www.cdc.gov/long-covid/signs-symptoms/index.html#cdcreference_2)[3](https://www.cdc.gov/long-covid/signs-symptoms/index.html#cdcreference_3) Other commonly reported symptoms include (not a comprehensive list): General symptoms - Tiredness or fatigue that interferes with daily life - Symptoms that get worse after physical or mental effort - Fever Respiratory and heart symptoms - Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath - Coughing - Chest pain - Fast-beating or pounding heart (also known as heart palpitations) Neurological symptoms - Difficulty thinking or concentrating (sometimes referred to as "brain fog") - Headaches - Sleep problems - Dizziness when you stand up (lightheadedness) - Pins-and-needles feelings - Change in smell or taste - Depression or anxiety Digestive Symptoms - Diarrhea - Stomach pain - Constipation Other symptoms - Joint or muscle pain - Rash - Changes in menstrual cycles A recent study shows young children may experience some Long COVID symptoms more often than other Long COVID symptoms depending on their age, including: [4](https://www.cdc.gov/long-covid/signs-symptoms/index.html#cdcreference_4) Infants aged 0-2 years - Poor appetite - Wet coughing - Trouble sleeping Children aged 3-5 years - Daytime tiredness/low energy - Dry coughing ### Symptoms that may be hard to explain and manage Some people with Long COVID have symptoms that are hard to explain or difficult to manage. Some people may experience health problems from different types and combinations of symptoms that require comprehensive care. [There is no laboratory test](https://www.cdc.gov/long-covid/about/index.html#:~:text=children.%201213-,Testing%20and%20diagnosis,-Long%20COVID%20is) that can determine if your symptoms are due to COVID-19 illness. People with symptoms that are hard to explain may sometimes even be misunderstood or experience stigma. This can result in a delay in diagnosis and receiving the appropriate care or treatment. Long COVID treatment is focused on managing symptoms, reducing their impact on daily activities, and improving your quality of life. ### Have Long COVID symptoms? Talk to your healthcare provider if you are experiencing symptoms that are hard to explain or that persist, or if you think you or your loved one might have Long COVID. ## Complications Some people, especially those who had severe COVID-19, may experience multi-organ effects or autoimmune conditions lasting months or even years after COVID-19 illness.[4](https://www.cdc.gov/long-covid/signs-symptoms/index.html#cdcreference_4)[5](https://www.cdc.gov/long-covid/signs-symptoms/index.html#cdcreference_5)[6](https://www.cdc.gov/long-covid/signs-symptoms/index.html#cdcreference_6) Multi-organ effects can involve many body systems, including the heart, lungs, kidneys, skin, and brain. Symptoms for many of these multi-organ complications are similar to commonly reported Long COVID symptoms. As a result of these effects, people who have had COVID-19 may be more likely to develop new or worsening of health conditions such as: - [Diabetes](https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/about/index.html) - [Heart conditions](https://www.cdc.gov/heart-disease/about/index.html) - [Blood clots](https://www.cdc.gov/blood-clots/about/index.html) - Neurological conditions ### Post-intensive care syndrome ![Woman lying in hospital bed.](https://www.cdc.gov/covid/media/images/2024/07/GettyImages-1296010446.jpg) People with post-intensive care syndrome (PICS) may have an increased risk for Long COVID People experiencing any severe illness or hospitalization may develop problems such as [post-intensive care syndrome (PICS)](https://lms.sccm.org/AssetListing/SCCM-Resource-Library-69122/PICS-What-Is-It-and-Why-Does-It-Matter-12052). While PICS is not specific to infection with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, it may occur and contribute to the person's experience of Long COVID. [7](https://www.cdc.gov/long-covid/signs-symptoms/index.html#cdcreference_7)[8](https://www.cdc.gov/long-covid/signs-symptoms/index.html#cdcreference_8)Health effects from PICS may begin when a person is in an intensive care unit (ICU), and can include: - Muscle weakness - Problems with thinking and judgment - Symptoms of [post-traumatic stress disorder](https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd) (PTSD) For people who experience PICS following a COVID-19 diagnosis, it is difficult to determine whether these health problems are caused by a severe illness, the virus itself, or a combination of both. ## Long COVID and myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome Some people with Long COVID experience symptoms similar to those reported by people who suffer from other poorly understood chronic illnesses that may occur after other infections, such as [Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS)](https://www.cdc.gov/me-cfs/about/index.html). \[\[9\]\]People with ME/CFS and other infection-associated chronic conditions (IACC) can have difficulty: - Recognizing and identifying symptoms of their illness - Being believed by family, friends and healthcare providers - Getting a diagnosis - Managing their symptoms or conditions CDC is working with partners to better understand and support people suffering from Long COVID, ME/CFS, and [other symptoms or conditions from IACC](https://www.cdc.gov/chronic-symptoms-following-infections/about/?CDC_AAref_Val=https://www.cdc.gov/ncezid/what-we-do/our-topics/chronic-symptoms.html). Mar. 9, 2026 References 1. Perlis RH, Santillana M, Ognyanova K, et al. Prevalence and Correlates of Long COVID Symptoms Among US Adults. JAMA Netw Open. 2022;5(10):e2238804. doi:[10\.1001/jamanetworkopen.2022.38804](https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2797782) 2. Thaweethai T, Jolley SE, Karlson EW, et al. Development of a Definition of Postacute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 Infection. JAMA. 2023;329(22):1934–1946. doi:[10\.1001/jama.2023.8823](https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2805540). 3. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2024. A Long COVID Definition: A Chronic, Systemic Disease State with Profound Consequences. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. <https://doi.org/10.17226/27768>. 4. Gross RS, Thaweethai T, Salisbury AL, et al. Characterizing Long COVID Symptoms During Early Childhood. JAMA Pediatr. 2025;179(7):781–792. [doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2025.1066](https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapediatrics/fullarticle/2834480) 5. Davis, H.E., McCorkell, L., Vogel, J.M. et al. Long COVID: major findings, mechanisms and recommendations. Nat Rev Microbiol 21, 133–146 (2023). doi: [10\.1038/s41579-022-00846-2](https://www.nature.com/articles/s41579-022-00846-2). 6. Iqbal P, Ata F, Chaudhry H, et al. Post-COVID-19-associated multiorgan complications or "long COVID" with literature review and management strategy discussion: A meta-analysis. Health Sci Rep. 2023 Apr 14;6(4):e1211. doi: [10\.1002/hsr2.1211](https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10103688/). 7. Hatakeyama J, Inoue S, Liu K, et al. Prevalence and Risk Factor Analysis of Post-Intensive Care Syndrome in Patients with COVID-19 Requiring Mechanical Ventilation: A Multicenter Prospective Observational Study. J Clin Med. 2022 Sep 28;11(19):5758. doi: [10\.3390/jcm11195758](https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9571505/). 8. Nakanishi N, Liu K, Kawakami D, et al. Post-Intensive Care Syndrome and Its New Challenges in Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic: A Review of Recent Advances and Perspectives. J Clin Med. 2021 Aug 28;10(17):3870. doi: [10\.3390/jcm10173870](https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8432235/). Sources - Wood MS, Halmer N, Bertolli J, et al. (2024) Impact of COVID-19 on myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome-like illness prevalence: A cross-sectional survey. PLoS ONE 19(9): e0309810. <https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0309810>.
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