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{{stub}} {{NeedsImage}} '''Convalescence''' refers to either the gradual recovery of health after disease, illness or surgery, or the period of time between illness and recovering to full health.<ref>{{Cite web | url = https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/convalescence | title = Medical Definition of CONVALESCENCE | last = Merrian-Webster Medical Dictionary|first = | authorlink = | date = | website = Merrian-Webster Dictionary|language=en| archive-url = | archive-date = |url-status = | access-date=2020-05-02}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web | url = https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1911490/pdf/bullnyacadmed00575-0049.pdf | title=The Physiology and Psychology of Convalescence | last = Pepper | first = O.P. | authorlink = | date = 1940 | website = | pages = 98-104| archive-url = | archive-date = |url-status = | access-date=May 2, 2020|volume=16 | issue = 2|journal=Bulletin of the New York Academy of Medicine}}</ref> To convalesce means to grow stronger.<ref name=":0" /> Traditionally, the period of convalescence depended on the length and severity of the illness, and involved a combination of: * rest, often including some strict bed rest * exercise * nutrition * often a change of scenery was involved, such as a convalescent home or a stay at a spa<ref name=":0" /> ==Theory== ==Evidence== ==Clinicians== ==Risks and safety== ==Costs and availability== ==See also== *[[Postviral fatigue syndrome]] *[[Myalgic encephalomyelitis]] *[[Pacing]] ==Learn more== * May 2020, [https://www.physiosforme.com/covid-19 Post Covid-19 Rehabilitation]<ref name="PhysiosforME-COVID19">{{Cite web | url = https://www.physiosforme.com/covid-19 | title = Post Covid-19 Rehabilitation | last = Physio for ME|first = | authorlink = Physios for ME | last2 = Workwell Foundation | first2 = | authorlink2 = Workwell Foundation | date = May 2020 | website = Physiosforme|language=en| archive-url = | archive-date = |url-status = | access-date=2020-05-02 | last3 = ME Association | author-link3 = ME Association}}</ref> - [[Physios for ME]], [[Workwell Foundation]], and [[ME Association]] * May 2020, [https://www.meassociation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/MEA-PVF-and-PVFS-Following-Coronavirus-Infection-30.04.20.pdf MEA Information on Post-viral fatigue (PVF) and Post-viral fatigue syndrome (PVFS) following coronovirus infection]<ref name="MEA-PVF-PVFSleaflet">{{Cite web | url = https://www.meassociation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/MEA-PVF-and-PVFS-Following-Coronavirus-Infection-30.04.20.pdf | title=MEA INFORMATION ON Post-viral fatigue (PVF) and Post-viral fatigue syndrome (PVFS) following coronovirus infection | date = May 2020 | last = ME Association | authorlink = ME Association|access-date=May 1, 2020 | website = meassociation.org}}</ref> - ME Association ==References== {{reflist}} [[Category:Potential treatments]]
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