Post-COVID Neurological Syndrome: Painful Neuropathy - A Case Report

Abstract

Introduction: COVID-19 was declared a global pandemic in March 2020. After extensive research follow-up reports, disease course, pathophysiology, symptomatology, treatment modalities, and possible complications have been identified. Methods: Postrecovery, a challenging complication emerging is a neurological syndrome whose presentation is highly variable – often associated with neuropsychiatric complaints. Results: Post-COVID neurological syndrome may present with symptoms such as hemiparesis, neuropathy, altered sensorium, and weakness. Conclusion: In this case report, we present a case of a gentleman in his late thirties, with severe neuropathic pain in the lower extremities after he recovered from an asymptomatic episode of COVID-19.