Long COVID sufferers often experience heightened heat intolerance due to autonomic dysfunction, resulting in symptoms like rapid heart rate and dizziness. Heat can trigger Mast Cell Activation Syndrome and worsen immune dysregulation. To manage these challenges, hydration with electrolytes and cooling strategies are vital, as symptoms reflect serious underlying issues.
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Understanding Dysautonomia and POTS: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Management Tips
Post-COVID dysautonomia, particularly POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome), leads to symptoms like dizziness and fatigue when standing. It often results from COVID-related inflammation or nerve damage. Daily life includes struggles with heat, exercise, digestion, and brain fog, requiring humor and adjustments, such as increased salt intake and hydration.