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Symptoms Covid-19 not only felt at the beginning of the infection. Some people even still feel symptoms after recovering from Covid-19, including: digestive problems. The following are digestive symptoms after recovering from Covid-19.
The SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes Covid-19 not only attacks the respiratory system, but also the digestive system. No wonder Covid-19 patients also experience digestive disorders.
Dr. David A. Johnson, head of the Department of Gastroenterology at Virginia Hospital, said digestive problems could arise as a follow-up symptom of Covid-19. These advanced symptoms are often also referred to as long Covid-19, when the work and function of organs are disrupted due to a viral infection.
The SARS-CoV-2 virus that infects the gastrointestinal tract changes the gut microbiota so that it interferes with the work of the digestive system and the function of the digestive organs.
“Digestive problems can occur after recovering from Covid-19 because the virus that has attacked the digestive tract makes the digestive system work,” said David, as quoted by Antara. Medscape.
Doctor Rakesh Patel, consultant gastroenterology at Fortis Hospital, India, also warned that the virus can interfere with the function of the digestive tract including the liver, pancreas, and bile.
“Patients may even end up with bleeding in the digestive tract or have blood clots in the veins causing reduced blood flow.” [iskemia], and gangrene,” said Rakesh, as quoted by Indian Express.
A journal The medical report published by The Lancet in May 2021, reported that digestive problems still experienced by patients who had recovered from Covid-19. These residual or long symptoms of Covid-19 were felt for approximately 90 days after leaving the hospital and being declared negative for Covid-19.
Some symptoms of indigestion appeared after being discharged from the hospital, but did not appear when they had just contracted Covid-19.
The following are the most common digestive symptoms after recovering from Covid-19, including:
– Patient loses appetite
– Nausea
– Gag
– Gastric acid reflux
– Diarrhea
– Abdominal distension (flatulence)
– Sendawa
– Stomach ache
– Bloody stools
– Difficult bowel movements (constipation)
The effects left by the Covid-19 virus require further treatment. Especially for those who previously underwent treatment in the intensive unit care (ICU).
As reported Hello HealthyAfter recovering from Covid-19, you can go to a specialist doctor according to the symptoms you feel. If you feel digestive problems, then you can consult a specialist in internal medicine
A thorough examination by a medical professional may be required before starting treatment.
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