Elite Athletes Can Also Suffer from Post-COVID Fatigue, Study Shows

A new UK study shows even elite athletes can suffer from post-COVID fatigue.

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Researchers used a case study involving an athlete in his late 30s.

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They wanted to understand how symptoms affect athletes and distinguish them from more severe conditions like myocarditis.

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It can be hard to distinguish between post-COVID fatigue, cardiopulmonary issues, and dysfunctional breathing.

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The athlete lost his "kick" and suffered from fatigue, headaches, and mild chest symptoms after recovering.

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Doctors tested for a range of conditions, but the athlete showed clear test results.

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The runner had decreased anaerobic threshold, which is a sign of fatigue and is suspected to be affected by COVID-19.

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The authors concluded that post-COVID fatigue symptoms affect elite athletes similarly to the general population, but to a different degree.

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The athlete slowly regained his fitness by building a recovery routine.

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