Post COVID: Digestive issues to watch out for

Apart from taking a toll on our respiratory system, the novel coronavirus has also disrupted our digestive health. Many COVID-19 patients, especially the ones who are in their recovering phase, are reporting instances of stomach complications. As is known, post COVID has become a predominant issue experienced by many who have either tested negative or have recovered from the disease, it is important to continue monitoring the lingering symptoms so as to ensure complete recovery.

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Once the SARs-COV-2 virus enters the body, it destroys all the healthy cells, including the ones present in our digestive system.

Data suggests, 53% of patients with COVID-19 go on to develop at least one gastrointestinal symptom during the course of their illness. There’s also increasing evidence which does suggest that gastrointestinal symptoms may point at a higher likelihood of COVID-19 severity and related complications.

Additionally, gastrointestinal complications are prevalent in patients who have either recovered or are recovering from the disease.

Read more: Coronavirus symptoms: Impact of COVID-19 on digestive health, here are the symptoms to watch out for

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While fatigue, loss of sense of smell and taste, and cough remain to be some of the lingering symptoms of COVID, if you have these digestive issues post COVID, seek your doctor’s help in treating them.

– Nausea and diarrhoea

– Loss of appetite

– Abdominal cramps

– Acid reflux

– Gastrointestinal inflammation and bleeding

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While gastrointestinal problems may go from mild to severe complications, it is important to follow a proper diet and refrain from anything that will add to your woe.

Therefore, here are a few tips to ease your digestive issues during your post COVID recovery.

– Eat a well-cooked, balanced diet, including foods that will help your body heal, recover and build back stamina. Staying hydrated is also another important factor you cannot miss.

– Add prebiotics and probiotics to your diet. Probiotics are good bacteria that improve gut health.

– People can also resort to supplementation and ORS salts, which help bring back the balance in the digestive system and sustain functions.

– Refrain from consuming processed and oily foods. Instead focus on eating timely meals consisting of some form of carbs, proteins, fiber and other vital minerals.

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