Prevalence of Neurological Complications amongst Post-COVID-19 Patients Using the Edinburgh Questionnaire: A Cross-Sectional Study in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has led to significant long-term effects beyond respiratory illness, notably involving the nervous system. Increasing evidence indicates that post-COVID-19 syndrome can present with a range of neurological complications. This study aimed to assess the prevalence and awareness of neurological complications among post-COVID-19 patients using the Edinburgh Neuro-symptoms Questionnaire. Aim: To observe the prevalence of Neurological Complications among Post-COVID 19 patients using Edinburgh Questionnaire. Methodology: A cross-sectional observational study was conducted among 385 participants from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra, all of whom had a history of COVID-19 infection following the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Consent was secured before the assessment. We evaluate the presence and severity of neurological complications in post COVID-19 patients by an Edinburgh Questionnaire. Data was analysed using Microsoft Excel. Study design: An observational study. Result: The average age of participants was 46.28 ± 16.87 years; 54.80% were male and 45.20% female. Study revealed that the most common neurological symptoms reported among total participants were fatigue (73.5%), muscle weakness (66.2%), and chronic pain (64.1%). In addition, participants exhibited memory impairments (19.48%), blackouts (20.26%), sensory disturbances (19.4%), as well as postural tremors (6.75) were also identified as the least prevalence complication. Gender analysis revealed a higher prevalence of symptoms among males (54.8%) compared to females (45.2%). Conclusion: Neurological complications are highly prevalent among post-COVID-19 patients, with fatigue, weakness, and chronic pain being the most common manifestations. Early recognition and targeted neurorehabilitation strategies are critical for improving quality of life in post-COVID-19 patients. Greater awareness among healthcare providers and patients is necessary to ensure timely diagnosis and intervention.