Metabolic Parameters of Post-COVID Patients in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Bangladesh

Authors

  • Mohammed Atiqur Rahman Professor, Department of Respiratory Medicine, Bangladesh Medical University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
  • Shamim Ahmed Associate Professor, Department of Respiratory Medicine, Bangladesh Medical University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
  • Rajashish Chakrabortty Associate Professor, Department of Respiratory Medicine, Bangladesh Medical University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
  • Shahjada Selim Associate Professor, Department of Endocrinology, Bangladesh Medical University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
  • Samprity Islam Assistant Professor, Department of Respiratory Medicine, Bangladesh Medical University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
  • Manal Mizanur Rahman Medical Officer, Department of Respiratory Medicine, Bangladesh Medical University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
  • S A R Ashiq Choudhury Medical Officer, Munshiganj 250 Bed Sadar Hospital, Munshiganj, Bangladesh
  • Kazi Rahila Ferdousi PhD student, Department of Cardiology, Bangladesh Medical University, Dhaka, Bangladesh-1000
  • Shahabul Huda Chowdhury Associate Professor, Department of Medicine, Dhaka Medical College, Dhaka

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/jom.v26i2.84359

Keywords:

Post-COVID Syndrome, Metabolic Parameters, COVID-19, Blood Glucose, Dyslipidemia

Abstract

Background: COVID-19 has led to lasting health impacts, including post-COVID syndrome, persistent symptoms beyond three months. SARS-CoV-2 affects various metabolic pathways, contributing to chronic sequelae.This study examines metabolic parameters among post-COVID patients in Bangladesh, focusing on clinical and laboratory findings. Methods: A cross-sectional study of 236 patients with post-COVID-19 syndrome was conducted at the Respiratory Medicine Department of Bangladesh Medical University, from August 2021 to July 2022. Clinical symptoms and physical measurements (height, weight, BMI) were recorded. Parameters assessed included WBC count, platelet count, serum ferritin, blood glucose, HbA1c, serum creatinine, serum electrolytes, and fasting serum lipid profile. Data were analyzed using SPSS 26 version, with t-tests, Chi-square, and Fisher’s exact tests. Results: The study revealed significant alterations in metabolic parameters post-COVID. Mean WBC count was 9,000 cells/mm (SD=2,500), while mean platelet count was 200,000 (SD=30,000). Mean serum ferritin levels were elevated to 550 ng/mL (SD=200). A significant increase in blood glucose was noted, with a mean of 140 mg/dL (p<0.05), while HbA1c reached 6.8% (p=0.03). Serum creatinine levels increased by 15% (p<0.01), indicating renal stress.A higher prevalence of dyslipidemia was observed, with 55% of patients showing elevated fasting serum LDL levels. Conclusion: The study identified significant metabolic abnormalities in post-COVID patients, including elevated blood glucose, HbA1c, serum ferritin, serum creatinine, and fasting serum LDL levels. These findings suggest increased risks of diabetes, systemic inflammation, renal dysfunction, and dyslipidemia. Routine metabolic screening and long-term follow-up are recommended to detect and manage post- COVID complications effectively.

J MEDICINE 2025; 26(2): 124-130

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2025-09-28

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Rahman, M. A., Ahmed, S., Chakrabortty, R., Selim, S., Islam, S., Rahman, M. M., … Chowdhury, S. H. (2025). Metabolic Parameters of Post-COVID Patients in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Bangladesh. Journal of Medicine, 26(2), 124–130. https://doi.org/10.3329/jom.v26i2.84359

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Vol. 26 No. 2 (2025)

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