POST-COVID SYNDROME - A Psychosomatic Burden for the Rima Oris. An Original Research

Long COVID syndrome (LCS) is increasingly being recognized as a new clinical entity after SARS-CoV-2 infection. Symptoms persisting for more than three weeks after the diagnosis of COVID-19 characterize LCS. Incidence of it ranges from 10% to 35%. We conducted this study via digital platform, to evaluate the psychosomatic disorders of the oral cavity associated with LCS.

To assess the association of long COVID syndrome with oral psychosomatic disorders and to identify patients with long-COVID symptoms, Prevalence of psychosocial impact on the population and to do Comparative analysis among male and female.

In this study a Pan-India survey was conducted in which a questionnaire was prepared on Google platform and shared online to participants who had suffered from SARS-CoV-2. Data was collected on a four phase record and statistical analysis was done. Comparisons of proportions between male and female were carried out with Chi square (χ²) test.

Results showed females being more affected mentally and psychologically. Males were affected by oro-pharyngeal problems. Majority of participants in the survey were not absolutely healthy after acquiring SARS-CoV-2 infection.

LCS is a multisystem disorder. There's a lack of knowledge in literature in the association of oral lesions with psychosomatic disorders in such individuals. The oral specialist can help diagnose such patients and help plan their lifestyle modification. Further research is required to formulate a standard classification for Long COVID Syndrome which will be help plan a multidisciplinary therapeutic approach.