Symptoms that look like indigestion or the bowel flu do not necessarily mean they are. It turns out that gastrointestinal problems can also be one of the symptoms of COVID-19, and more precisely the Omikron variant. In particular, experts point to one symptom.
- The symptoms of the Omicron turn out to be less obvious than they first appeared
- Gastrointestinal problems may occur in the early stages of infection
- Experts indicate, among others stomach ache, nausea and, most importantly, diarrhea
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Omicron is becoming more and more common — in many countries 90 percent new infections are caused by this variant. Patients report that they feel as if they have a cold, and the main symptoms of the disease caused by Omikron include, among others, scratchy throat, runny nose, back pain and headache.
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Doctors, however, notice more of the symptoms of Omikron. At first glance, they may be more associated with food poisoning than with COVID-19.
— In the case of Delta, upper respiratory symptoms were very severe. It was in the lungs. The patients had pneumonia, respiratory failure, and were using a respirator — Dr. Bill Admire of Infirmary Health told WPMI-TV. — In the case of Omikron, patients experience worsening gastrointestinal problems and more symptoms — added.
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Diarrhea is a symptom of Omicron
Amerykańskie CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention — Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; US federal government agency) confirmed that COVID-19 patients can have “a wide range of symptoms”. Additionally, the organization indicates one symptom as characteristic —diarrhea.
People who have a weakened immune system are more likely to experience diarrhea and other gastrointestinal symptoms. So diarrhea may be the basis for a coronavirus test.
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Gastrointestinal symptoms that may be Omikron infection include:
- nausea
- abdominal pain
- vomiting
- loss of appetite
- diarrhea
Johns Hopkins Medicine and the CDC estimate that 20 percent. COVID-19 patients experience diarrhea shortly after being infected. This even applies to those who are vaccinated.
Fortis Memorial Research Institute director Dr. Manoj Goel said: — People may initially show stomach symptoms without any respiratory discomfort. These can include abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, and diarrhea. This may be due to Omikron infection of the intestinal mucosa and resulting inflammation.
The COVID-19 Real-Time PCR test can be performed at selected drive thru points of the Diagnostics network.
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