COVID-19 is a disease that can affect anyone, but symptoms vary from person to person when infected. Similarly, regardless of the presence or absence of symptoms at the time of infection, various symptoms may be seen as sequelae even after recovery from infection. This sequela is recognized in all ages, with a high percentage of people in their 20s and 30s developing this sequela.
The aftereffects may become more severe, and in order to prevent deterioration, it is important not only for the patient but also for the understanding of those around them, such as family members and workplaces.

[Examples of sequelae]
Severe malaise, brain fog (a type of cognitive dysfunction in a broad sense, such as fog in the brain) , coughing/sputum, taste/smell disturbance, dyspnea, fever, hair loss, etc.

See below for side effects.

• About the aftereffects of the new coronavirus (leaflet created by the Bureau of Social Welfare and Public Health, Tokyo Metropolitan Government (second edition) issued in September 2022) (PDF 930.0KB)

Medical institution map for aftereffects

Symptomatic therapy is the main treatment for the aftereffects of COVID-19. If aftereffects are suspected, avoid strenuous exercise or unreasonable activities, and consult your family medical institution.
In addition, the metropolitan government website has a map showing the medical institutions in Tokyo that deal with aftereffects. You can narrow down your search by symptoms, etc. from your smartphone or computer. Please use it when searching for other medical institutions, such as when it is difficult to see a doctor at your family medical institution.

• Corona aftereffects correspondence medical institution (Tokyo Bureau of Social Welfare and Public Health homepage) (external link)

Tokyo metropolitan hospital "corona aftereffects consultation desk"

We have set up consultation desks for the aftereffects of the new coronavirus at metropolitan hospitals. We receive consultation such as symptoms over the telephone and support such as connecting to a medical institution according to the symptoms. (Free consultation)
In addition, those who have been diagnosed with the new coronavirus infection (positive in PCR tests, etc.) for more than 1 to 2 months and have some symptoms are eligible.

Corona aftereffects consultation desk

• Otsuka Hospital Telephone: 03-3941-3211 (representative)
• Komagome Hospital Phone: 080-5933-4582 (direct)
• Bokuto Hospital Telephone: 03-3633-6151 (representative)
• Tama General Medical Center Telephone: 042-312-9163 (direct)
• Tobu Regional Hospital Phone: 03-5682-5111 (representative)
• Tama Nanbu Regional Hospital Telephone: 042-338-5111 (representative)
• Okubo Hospital Telephone: 03-5273-7711 (representative)
• Northern Tama Medical Center Telephone: 042-306-3161 (direct)

(Note) As a general rule, consultations should be conducted by the applicant himself/herself. Please check the website below for reception hours.

• About "corona aftereffects consultation desk" of metropolitan hospital (local independent administrative agency Tokyo Metropolitan Hospital Organization homepage) (external link)

others

The Bureau of Social Welfare and Public Health of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government has posted symptoms of aftereffects and consultation counters, so please refer to them.

• Aftereffects (Tokyo Bureau of Social Welfare and Public Health homepage) (external link)

The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare publishes "New Coronavirus Infectious Disease (COVID-19) Medical Treatment Guidebook Supplement: Management of symptoms after contracting the disease." This is a separate volume of the "Guidelines for Medical Treatment," which summarizes the findings of specialists, with the aim of assisting patients with illnesses, etc. am.

• Information for medical institutions (treatment guidelines, clinical research, etc.) 4． Matters concerning other guidelines (Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare website) (external link)