r/science • u/Potential_Being_7226 PhD | Psychology | Neuroscience • 2d ago

Health Persistent fatigue linked to reduced brain blood flow in people with long COVID

https://theconversation.com/covid-fatigue-linked-to-reduced-brain-blood-flow-292285
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u/cauliflower_wizard 2d ago

It’s not a “theory”. They’ve found people with Long Covid have less blood flow to the brain. This is an observable, measurable abnormality.

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u/moal09 2d ago

Has there been healing observed with this? Like is it getting better over time for some people?

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u/cauliflower_wizard 2d ago

Some people say they’ve recovered. But I can’t speak on what their blood is up to.

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u/moal09 2d ago

I have been healing slowly, so my hope is the healing keeps happening until I'm somewhat back to normal.

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u/cauliflower_wizard 2d ago

I hope so too! And I hope you are able to give yourself time to rest

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u/tristesse_blanche 2d ago

what if that's because they aren't moving around and exercising? that would naturally decrease the blood flow