Covid found to trigger similar brain activity to Parkinson’s

Long Covid can cause a long list of worrying symptoms from brain fog to hallucinations. Researchers are starting to understand why these strange symptoms might occur. A new study has found similar processes occurring in the brains of long Covid patients as people with Parkinson’s disease, which may explain the odd symptoms.A lead researcher in the study said it shows people with long Covid may be at greater risk for the condition in the future.But he also suggested that the findings are no cause for concern as there’s much more to be learned about the disease.The study, which was led by the University of Queensland, Australia, found that COVID-19 causes an inflammation response in the brain that is akin to what happens during Parkinson’s disease.Professor Trent Woodruff said: “It may explain some of the symptoms that are occurring in patients with long Covid and brain fog.Read more: Acholic stools are ‘the most common’ sign of pancreatic cancer in ‘initial’ stages Brain fog is a common symptom of long Covid (Image: GETTY)”It’s certainly something that we should be looking at and monitoring.’According to the NHS, long Covid is when your symptoms of coronavirus persist after 12 weeks since the initial infection.Analysis by the Zoe Health Study has shown that 4.4 percent of Omicron cases cause long Covid.The new study looked at the impact that Covid had on immune cells in the brain called microglia.DON’T MISS:Popular dry shampoos used by millions recalled for cancer-causing chemical [NEWS]Nikita Kuzmin seen wearing white patch on arm – Strictly pro’s condition explained [CELEBRITY HEALTH]Man, 56, rapidly declines from B12 deficiency shortly after the ‘ball of his feet’ play up [CASE STUDY] Scientists compare the cells from people infected with Covid with the cells of healthy people (Image: GETTY) Brain fog is one of the most common symptoms of long Covid (Image: GETTY)But chest pain could also be a symptom of other extremely serious conditions such as a heart attack.The British Heart Foundation advises people call 999 if they experience ‘chest pain that is sudden or severe and doesn’t go away’ as well as chest pain that comes with ‘vomiting, nausea, sweating and shortness of breath’.The charity adds: ‘If you have chest pain that comes and goes, you should still speak to your GP about it or call 111 – as chest pain should never be ignored.’