As the world races to find the best ways to deal with the new coronavirus, researchers continue to contribute to the understanding of COVID-19, the disease that the virus causes. The new variant transmits more easily than other variants, although it is not known to cause more serious illnesses. Gastrointestinal problems can indicate an infection.
New research with data from more than 200 people who received medical care for COVID-19 reveals that almost half of this group experienced digestive symptoms, such as loss of appetite and diarrhea, said Medical News Today.
The health website continued: “The exact symptoms are the main point of interest among health experts.
“As with many other viral infections, SARS-CoV-2 infections cause different symptoms in different people.
“But which symptoms are the most common and which others can still affect a significant number of people?
“According to information from the World Health Organization (WHO), three of the most common symptoms are fever, cough and some difficulty in breathing.
“However, people with COVID-19 have reported many other symptoms, including digestive symptoms.”
How to treat the symptoms
According to the NHS, if you have a high temperature, it can help to get plenty of rest and drink plenty of fluids (water is better) to prevent dehydration – drink enough that your pee is light yellow and transparent.
The health agency also tells you to take acetaminophen or ibuprofen if you feel uncomfortable.
There has been some news of anti-inflammatory painkillers, like ibuprofen, making the coronavirus worse.
The Human Medicines Commission has now confirmed that there is no clear evidence that using ibuprofen to treat symptoms such as elevated temperatures makes the coronavirus worse.
Having a healthy gut is an indicator of good immunity against infectious diseases, such as the deadly virus that spreads around the world.
To help maintain good diversity of the microbiome in the gut, people are advised to consume high-quality plant foods that are high in fiber and to avoid consuming processed foods as much as possible.
Include more probiotics in the diet, which helps in the development of good bacteria. Eating more foods like yogurt, cheese and kefir will help in good intestinal health.