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ABSTRACT

Background:  The  COVID-19  pandemic,  caused  by  SARS-CoV-2,  has  led  to  widespread  health  concerns.  While  primarily  affecting  the  respiratory  system,  research  suggests  it  impacts  multiple  bodily  systems,  leading  to  long-term  complications,  including  persistent  post-COVID  pain.  This  condition  is  linked  to  inflammatory  processes,  extended  hospitalization,  and  neurological  involvement  (Kemp  et  al.,  2020).

Objective:  This  review  explores  factors  contributing  to  post-COVID  pain  and  highlights  strategies  for  early  intervention  to  prevent  chronic  pain  development  in  affected  individuals.

Methods:  A  systematic  review  was  conducted  in  September  2021  utilizing  databases  such  as  PubMed  and  Google  Scholar.  The  search  employed  Medical  Subject  Headings  (MeSH)  terms  and  Boolean  operators  to  filter  systematic  reviews,  observational  studies,  and  randomized  controlled  trials  (RCTs).  Case  reports,  expert  opinions,  and  editorial  pieces  were  excluded.  Among  124  identified  studies,  eight  met  the  inclusion  criteria  (Iqbal  et  al.,  2021).

Results:  Findings  indicate  that  post-COVID  pain  results  from  various  factors,  including  inflammation,  prolonged  ICU  stays,  immobility,  and  pre-existing  conditions.  Common  symptoms  include  myalgia,  arthralgia,  and  neuropathic  pain.  Extended  ICU  admissions,  mechanical  ventilation,  and  corticosteroid  use  contribute  to  symptom  severity,  with  mental  health  issues  exacerbating  pain  (Fernández-de-las-Peñas  et  al.,  2021).

Conclusion:  Post-COVID  pain  is  a  frequently  overlooked  issue  that  requires  a  multidisciplinary  approach.  Identifying  risk  factors  and  implementing  timely  rehabilitation  strategies  are  essential  for  mitigating  long-term  disability  and  enhancing  the  quality  of  life.  Future  research  should  focus  on  understanding  pain  mechanisms,  physical  activity’s  role,  and  rehabilitation  efficacy  (Dmytriiev  et  al.,  2021).

Keywords:  Post-COVID  Pain,  Chronic  Pain  after  COVID,  Long  COVID  Pain,  Post-Viral  Pain,  Pain  Management,  COVID-19  Sequelae

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