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Long COVID is now recognised as a complex, multi-system condition that can follow COVID-19 infection. It presents with a wide range of persistent and often debilitating symptoms that last for at least three months after the initial illness. These symptoms are frequently unexplained by routine tests and may include fatigue, brain fog, dizziness, palpitations, temperature changes, gastrointestinal issues, and breathlessness.
Many of these symptoms are linked to dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system.
Recent Australian and international studies show that around 80 percent of people living with Long COVID experience signs of autonomic dysfunction. Among these, POTS is the most commonly diagnosed condition.
Research also shows that as many as 3.4 percent COVID-19 infections result in the development of POTS.
Identifying autonomic disorders like POTS is a critical step in helping people with Long COVID improve their daily function and quality of life. For many individuals, managing POTS symptoms such as light-headedness, fatigue, and difficulty standing for long periods can support meaningful improvements in quality of life.
Managing POTS does not cure Long COVID, but it can make the condition more manageable and help people regain greater control over their health.
If you are living with Long COVID and are experiencing symptoms like a racing heart, dizziness when standing, temperature sensitivity, gut issues, or overwhelming fatigue, it may be worth speaking to your healthcare provider about the possibility of an underlying autonomic disorder.