deBlood washing Long Covid treatment: A new approach for people with post-Covid exposure
More and more people are suffering from the late effects of a coronavirus infection – long Covid is no longer a marginal phenomenon. But what really helps with long Covid symptoms such as fatigue, concentration problems, shortness of breath or palpitations? One promising answer is blood purification for long Covid. This innovative Long Covid therapy – also known as apheresis or blood purification – offers a new medical approach to treating Long Covid and is increasingly being discussed as an effective option.
What is a long covid blood wash?
Blood purification is a medical procedure in which the blood is passed outside the body through special filters. The aim is to filter out harmful substances such as autoantibodies, inflammatory markers, heavy metals, pesticides and other harmful substances that can overwhelm the body’s own detoxification mechanisms. These are suspected of playing a central role in long Covid symptoms. Many patients report a significant improvement in Long Covid fatigue, brain fog and cardiovascular complaints in particular after Long Covid blood purification.
What is the experience with blood purification during Long Covid?
The blood washing experience with Long Covid is very promising. Numerous patients report that their quality of life has improved significantly after the therapy. In particular, chronic fatigue, persistent muscle and nerve pain and concentration problems often decrease noticeably after the first treatment. Initial studies indicate that apheresis for Long Covid works particularly well if it is carried out early and repeatedly. The combination with other measures – such as infusion therapy, anti-inflammatory nutrition or accompanying coaching – can further increase success.
Who is a Long Covid blood wash suitable for?
Long Covid blood purification is aimed at people who are still suffering from symptoms at least 12 weeks after their Covid infection. Typical Long Covid symptoms include extreme exhaustion(fatigue), shortness of breath, concentration problems, sleep problems, depression, dizziness and neurological abnormalities. Patients with pre-existing conditions such as autoimmune diseases, diabetes or cardiovascular problems are also among the target group for this form of therapy.
How does a Long Covid blood wash work?
The blood purification process at Long Covid is standardized, medically safe and takes place in a comfortable environment. A detailed diagnosis is often already available – in these cases, we work in addition to the existing therapy or take targeted action where other measures are not sufficiently effective. If necessary, we offer comprehensive medical diagnostics to carefully examine the indication for apheresis.
You can find the exact procedure here: www.vitasangius.de/medizinische-leistungen/apherese
1. blood collection
Your blood is drawn outside the body through a closed, sterile system via a venous access in the arm vein. While you rest in a relaxed atmosphere, the treatment is painless and gentle.
2. filtration and purification
The blood passes through special, state-of-the-art filters that specifically remove pro-inflammatory substances, disease-causing autoantibodies, inflammatory mediators and circulating pollutants and toxins. The aim of Long Covid blood purification is to regulate the overactive immune response and promote the body’s natural regeneration processes.
3. return of the purified blood
The purified blood is then gently returned to your bloodstream in a controlled manner. We ensure maximum compatibility and optimal blood circulation.
4. monitoring and follow-up treatment
The entire procedure usually takes two to three hours and is performed on an outpatient basis. During the treatment, you will be continuously monitored by our experienced medical team. We make sure that you feel comfortable, safe and well looked after throughout.
Depending on the severity of the Long Covid symptoms, we recommend a second apheresis within 24 hours to a week at the latest after the first treatment – this can significantly increase the effect of blood washing in the case of Long Covid.
What is the cost of a Long Covid blood wash?
The blood washing costs for Long Covid vary depending on the scope of the diagnostics and the number of treatments. In specialized practices such as VitaSangius, the cost per session is around 2,800 euros. Statutory health insurance companies do not generally cover the costs, but some private insurers reimburse a proportion of the costs. Many sufferers see the investment as worthwhile – especially if other therapies have not brought any noticeable improvement.
Are there any risks associated with blood washing?
Long Covid blood washing is considered a very well-tolerated and safe therapy. As a rule, the treatment has no significant side effects. In individual cases – as with any medical procedure – there may be a temporary slight drop in blood pressure, circulatory reactions or tiredness. However, our experienced medical team will ensure that you are continuously monitored and optimally cared for. In this way, we ensure that possible reactions are recognized at an early stage and professionally monitored.
Why is blood washing gaining so much importance with Long Covid?
The reason for this lies in the often frustrating experiences of many Long Covid sufferers. Traditional Long Covid therapies such as rehab, psychotherapy or dietary supplements often only have a limited effect. Long Covid blood purification, on the other hand, offers a targeted, medical approach that addresses the suspected causes of the symptoms – e.g. inflammatory processes, autoimmune reactions and microthrombi in the blood. This makes it a real help for many with Long Covid.
Blood washing for Long Covid – a new path for many sufferers
Long Covid blood washing represents an innovative treatment approach that starts where many therapies fail. For patients with persistent symptoms after coronavirus infection, Long Covid apheresis can offer a real chance of improvement. More and more patients are reporting positive blood washing experiences that give them back some of their quality of life.
Anyone who suffers from long Covid symptoms and is looking for effective help should have the possibilities of blood washing examined as part of an individual consultation.
Individual advice: We take time for you
Every Long Covid process is different – which is why we attach great importance to personal and medically sound advice. In a non-binding consultation, we will clarify together whether blood purification for Long Covid could be useful for you and which steps are recommended in each individual case.
Feel free to make an appointment for an initial, non-binding consultation – we are here for you: in person, by phone or digitally.
