The symptoms of Omikron concern the digestive system more and more often. “Clear increase” in British figures

Coronavirus infection is primarily associated with symptoms similar to flu and colds, such as runny nose, cough, headache, sore throat or back pain. Meanwhile, the list of symptoms frequently reported by patients also includes ailments related to the digestive system. What?

1. Data collected by British scientists through the ZOE COVID application show that digestive system ailments may suggest infection with Omikron, a variant of SARS-CoV-2 discovered in November last year
2. These symptoms are not specific and may be completely ignored by us for some time
3. In the case of gastrointestinal disorders in the course of infection, it is worth ensuring the hydration of the body, and the prolonged lack of appetite should be reported to the doctor – doctors encourage
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From the beginning of the pandemic, the list of symptoms of coronavirus infection was primarily fever, cough, headache, shortness of breath. Specialists also pointed to the loss of smell and taste and skin symptoms. Currently, experts from the World Health Organization (WHO) call COVID-19 a systemic disease, because the virus can attack any human organ. So it’s no surprise that the list of COVID-19-related symptoms continues to grow.

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Gastrointestinal problems on the symptom list

ZOE COVID is a research project funded by a grant from the UK Department of Health and Human Services where data is analyzed by a joint team from ZOE and King’s College London. It is attended by over 4 million participants, i.e. people who report their ailments when they are ill. On this basis, the authors of the project can therefore establish and update a list of the most common symptoms, as well as lists of symptoms for specific sex or age groups. Data from the application indicate gastrointestinal problems, such as diarrhea, stomach aches and nausea can be symptoms of COVID-19. Scientists at ZOE COVID have recently recorded a “sharp increase” in the number of people reporting similar symptoms due to a coronavirus infection.

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The UK Health Service (NHS) still lists high temperature, cough, loss of smell or taste, and runny nose among the main symptoms of COVID-19. However, signs that should also alert you are next gastrointestinal discomfort, loss of appetite and skipping meals.

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Prolonged appetite problems are cause for concern

British experts have formulated some advice for people who are struggling with coronavirus infection and who experience problems with the digestive system as a result. «Let’s not force ourselves to eat if we don’t feel like it, but it is very important to drink fluids and to replenish any water lost in fighting infection«. And they add: “Short-term loss of appetite due to feeling unwell doesn’t have to be a cause for concern in people under the age of 65. However, the constant loss of appetite in the elderly should be discussed with the family doctor ».

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