People with joint hypermobility at increased risk of long COVID

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Academics from King’s College London and Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS) have discovered that individuals with joint hypermobility are 30% more likely to experience long COVID. Published in BMJ Public Health, the study suggests that the increased risk of long COVID in this group may be linked to higher levels of fatigue.

The research, involving over 3,000 participants from the COVID Symptom Study Biobank, highlights the importance of identifying predisposing factors for long COVID to provide appropriate support and treatment. Lead author Dr. Jessica Eccles emphasizes the significance of further research into hypermobility and its association with various health conditions, including long COVID, to develop personalized treatments. The study sheds light on the complexity of long COVID and underscores the need for a deeper understanding of its underlying mechanisms.

https://www.kcl.ac.uk/news/people-with-joint-hypermobility-at-increased-risk-of-long-covid

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Wow, this is really eye-opening research! I never realised that joint hypermobility could be linked to an increased risk of long COVID. It’s so important to understand these kinds of factors so we can better support those who are affected by long-term symptoms.