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After a period of critical illness you may experience some changes such as fatigue, loss of appetite, headaches and changes in your sex-drive

It is very common for patients who have suffered a critical illness to experience psychological issues

Unfortunately many patients experience hallucinations, such as seeing things that aren’t there, whilst on critical care

It is very common for patients who have been seriously ill to report that their memory is not as good as it was

The period of recovery after a critical illness can be very stressful

Dr Liz Thomas, Dr Gareth Thomas, Dr Rik Bell

First released 24 February 2022

Up to 1 in 10 of all critical care patients experience symptoms suggestive of post-traumatic stress disorder

It is very common for people who have been through a critical illness to experience very significant sleep disturbance in the recovery period

If you have spent more than two-three days on Critical Care, you will be sent a letter inviting you to attend the follow-up clinic

Dr Andrew Breen on The Nightingale Hospital.